JP2019092618A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that contributes to an increase in game interest through a performance using operation means.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 has a deformation operation unit 701. In the vicinity of the deformation operation unit 701 or the deformation operation unit 701, player detection sensors 704a, 704b, a grip detection sensor 705, and a deformation operation unit detection switch 703 are provided. A performance control microcomputer 121 can perform predetermined control on the basis of the detection result of the player detection sensors 704a, 704b, the grip detection sensor 705, and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 53

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine.

  In the conventional gaming machine, the determination is performed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the special game is performed based on the determination result. For example, the game ball makes a determination by winning (entering) the starting opening, and performs a round game with the opening of the special winning opening as a special game. It is possible to obtain a large number of winning balls by winning a game ball in the big winning opening. The result of the determination is displayed on the symbol display means after the variable display of the symbol is performed and then the stop display is shown, and the player is shown by the stop mode of the symbol.

  In addition, in the gaming machine, effects may be performed using operation means such as a effect button. For example, an operation effective period for the operation means may be provided to prompt the player to input an operation, and a predetermined effect (for example, display of a cut-in image) may be performed according to the input of the operation. In addition, there are gaming machines which perform effects such as moving (for example, projecting) operation means.

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  There is room for improvement in the presentation using the operation means. By installing the effect using the improved operation means, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the interest of a game through effect using operation means.

  The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification is operable by the player, and the operable operation unit, the operation unit, and detection means provided near the operation unit or the operation unit for detecting the presence of the player. Control means for performing control relating to a game machine, wherein the control means is capable of performing predetermined control based on the detection result of the detection means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the interest of a game through effects using operation means.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board unit with which the same gaming machine is provided. It is a front view which shows in detail the 2nd big winning device etc. which the game machine has. It is a front view of indicators etc. which the game machine has. (A) is a front view of the effect unit when the back movable unit is in a standby state, (B) is a front view of the effect unit when the back movable lower unit is activated, (C) is a back movable upper unit (D) is a front view of the effect unit when the lower rear movable device and the upper rear moveable device are activated. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution by the side of the main control board of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution by the side of the sub control board of the gaming machine. (A) is a table showing common figure related random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special drawing related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is a start winning a prize command specification table. It is a jackpot gaming control table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of customer waiting production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a normal production mode, a probability variation production mode, and a time-saving production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of jackpot production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure fluctuation production of a loss without reach. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example until it reaches reach after special figure change production starts. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example in the case where the stop display of the production | presentation symbol which shows a lose from N reach is performed, and the stop display of the production | presentation symbol which shows a big hit are performed. It is an explanatory view showing the 1st example of SP reach. FIG. 23 is a first example of SP reach, and is an explanatory view showing the continuation of FIG. 22; It is a first specific example of the SP reach, and is an explanatory view showing the continuation of FIG. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of movable body production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation production. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of normal operation processing. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol decision processing. It is a flowchart of sub control main processing. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. FIG. 42 is a flowchart of a received command analysis process, and is a continuation of FIG. 41. (A) is a perspective view showing the appearance state of the deformation operation unit provided in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, (B) is a perspective view showing the storage state of the deformation operation unit provided in the same game machine (C) is a perspective view showing a state in which the deformation operation unit of the deformation operation unit included in the gaming machine is operated. It is a right side view of the deformation | transformation operation part in a storage state. It is a left side view of a deformation operation part in a stored state. It is a right side view of the deformation operation part in the state between a storing state and an appearance state. It is a left side view of the deformation operation part in the state between a storing state and an appearance state. It is a right side view of the deformation operation part in an appearance state. It is a left view of the deformation operation part in an appearance state. FIG. 7 is a right side view of the deformation operation unit when the pressing operation is performed. FIG. 7 is a left side view of the deformation operation unit when the pressing operation is performed. It is a fragmentary perspective view of internal structure near the connection place of an upper production part and an upper substrate part. (A) is a time chart of deformation operation pattern 1 of the deformation operation unit, (B) is a time chart of deformation operation pattern 2 of the deformation operation unit, (C) is a time chart of a modification example of the deformation operation pattern is there. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the information regarding a deformation | transformation operation part. It is an explanatory view showing the 2nd example of SP reach. It is a 2nd example of SP reach, and is an explanatory view showing the continuation of FIG. It is a 2nd example of SP reach, and is an explanatory view showing the continuation of FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the respective drawings to be referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description of the same parts will be omitted in principle. In the present specification, in order to simplify the description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. for the symbols or marks are omitted by marking symbols or marks referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. It may be abbreviated. In addition, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in an arbitrary plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as no contradiction occurs in the process contents.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described using FIGS. 1 to 6. In the following description, the left, right, upper, and lower directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the left, right, up, and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 (in front view). Also, “forward” is a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the pachinko gaming machine 1, and “backward” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 ,explain.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 50. The game machine frame 50 includes a game board attachment frame 51 to which a game board unit 4 described later is attached, and a front frame 53 rotatably supported on the game board attachment frame 51 via a hinge 54. The front frame 53 can be opened and closed with respect to the game board attachment frame 51. A transparent plate 55 is attached to the front frame 53. When the front frame 53 is closed, the game board 2 attached to the game board attachment frame 51 and the transparent plate 55 face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in a game arcade, the player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can visually recognize the gaming area 3 formed in the gaming board 2 through the transparent plate 55. For the transparent plate 55, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate or the like can be used. It is sufficient if the gaming area 3 can be viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 53, a handle 60 capable of a rotational operation for firing the game ball is provided. The amount by which the handle 60 is operated (rotational angle) corresponds to the size (emission intensity) of the force (the amount which the launch device 112 causes the launch motor 113 to be driven by the launcher 112 described later) to launch the gaming ball. It is attached. Thus, the gaming ball is fired at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 60. Further, at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 53, a lower decorative body 61 that protrudes largely toward the front is provided. An upper plate 611 for storing gaming balls supplied to the handle 60 is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 61. Further, a lower plate 612 is provided at the lower center of the front of the lower decorative body 61 to store surplus gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the upper plate 611.

  On the front side of the upper plate 611 of the upper surface of the lower decorative body 61, a first input device (hereinafter, "hemispherical button") 63 which can be pressed downward is provided. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as "sword-shaped button") 64 which can be pressed downward is provided in the right part decorative body 66 which is formed to project forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 53 There is. Further, at the left edge of the surface of the front frame 53, a deformation operation portion 701 which can be pushed backward is provided.

  Moreover, the speaker 11 which can output a sound is provided in the bottom face of the upper decorative body 65 which protrudes and is formed in the front from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 53, and is formed. The speaker 11 includes a left speaker 11L disposed on the left side and a right speaker 11R disposed on the right side. In addition, frame lamps 12 capable of emitting light are provided on the left edge of the surface of the front frame 53 and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 612 on the front of the lower decorative body 61. Further, on the upper side of the left edge and the right edge of the front frame 53, a possible frame movable device 13 as a rendering device for the purpose of enhancing game interest is attached. The frame movable device 13 includes a left frame movable device 13L disposed on the left side and a right frame movable device 13R disposed on the right side.

  Note that the positions and the number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 50 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not disturbed.

  Next, the gaming board unit 4 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit 4 has a game board 2 and an effect unit 5 attached to the back side of the game board 2. First, the game board 2 will be described. The game board 2 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. In the approximate center of the game board 2, an opening 2A having a substantially circular front view is formed. Along the opening 2A, a substantially ring-shaped inner side wall portion 2B for partitioning the game area 3 in which the game balls can flow down is formed to project forward. In addition, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 2C for partitioning the game area 3 is also formed on the outside of the inner side wall portion 2B so as to project forward.

  On the front of the game board 2, a game area 3 surrounded by an inner side wall 2B, an outer side wall 2C and the like is formed. That is, the front of the game board 2 is divided into the game area 3 and the other area by the inner side wall 2B and the outer side wall 2C.

  The game area 3 is an area where the game balls fired by the operation of the handle 60 can flow down, and is provided to play a game with the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game area 3, a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided in a protruding manner. The game nail enters the game area 3 and flows down the game area 3 into a game ball, which will be described later. The first start hole 20, the second start hole 22, the general winning hole 27, the gate 28, the first big winning hole 30, And, the route which guides to the 2nd large winning a prize mouth 32 and the like appropriately is formed.

  Immediately below the center of the inner side wall portion 2B in the game area 3, a first start winning device 21 is provided in which a first start opening 20 whose upper side is opened is formed. At the lower left of the first starting opening 20, a second starting opening 22 whose right side is opened is provided. On the right side of the second starting opening 22, a second starting winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 23 is provided which enables or disables entering the second starting opening 22.

  The first start winning device 21 is immobile. Therefore, the first start hole 20 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 20 is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (determination of acquisition of special figure 1 related random numbers described later and hereinafter: special figure 1 lottery) And the special display 1 variable display. In addition, when the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 20, a predetermined number (for example, four) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  The electric chew 23 includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 231. The electric chewing opening and closing member 231 is formed of a substantially horizontally long rectangular tongue-like piece that descends downward and to the left in a plan view. The top left end of the top surface of the electric chewing opening / closing member 231 is located to the right of the lowermost point of the second start port 22 in plan view. The electric chew opening / closing member 231 is usually stored behind the gaming board 2 (in the normal state) so that its tip (front side) is located near the gaming area 3, ie, the front of the gaming board 2. The electric chow opening / closing member 231 can move (advance / retract) in the front-rear direction from the stored state. Then, in the special state, the electric chute opening and closing member 231 moves forward. When the electric chew opening / closing member 231 moves forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 231 becomes a path for guiding to the second start port 22. Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric chewing opening and closing member 231 is stored behind the gaming area 3, there is no route to guide, so it is almost impossible to enter the gaming ball into the second starting opening 22. As described above, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 231 is in the projecting state is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting opening 22 or the electric chow 23, and only when the gaming state is the opening state A sphere becomes possible. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 231 is housed inside the second start opening 22 is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second start opening 22 or the electric chew 23. As described above, the second start port 22 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chewing opening and closing member 231. In addition, the fact that the second start port 22 or the electric chow 23 is in the "open state" is also referred to as "the electric chow 23 is open", and the "electric chew 23 is in the closed state" is closed. It is also called.

  The winning of the second starting opening 22 of the gaming ball is the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") lottery (acquisition and judgment of a special figure 2 related random number described later): "special figure 2 lottery" And special view 2 variable display. In addition, when the gaming ball wins the second starting opening 22, a predetermined number (for example, four) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  Further, on the left side of the first start winning device 21 in the game area 3, two general winning openings 27 are provided. Further, on the right side of the electric chew 23, one general winning opening 27 is provided. When the game balls reach the general winning opening 27, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as winning balls.

  In addition, on the lower right side of the opening 2A of the game board 2, a gate 28 through which game balls can pass is provided. The passage of the gate 28 of the gaming ball is a trigger for a lottery of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as "common drawing") (that is, acquisition and determination of normal symbol random numbers) and variable display of the common drawing. The electric game 23 is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 23.

  In addition, a first big prize device 31 (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal AT 31”) in which a first big prize port 30 is formed is provided on the right side of the first start winning device 21 in the game area 3 directly below the gate 28. It is done.

  The first big winning device 31 includes a normal AT opening / closing member 311 which takes an open state and a closed state. The first large winning opening 30 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening and closing member 311. The normal AT opening / closing member 311 is a flat plate having a substantially rectangular shape in a front view, and normally closes the first large winning opening 30. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 311 can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the normal AT opening / closing member 311 rotates, the normal AT opening / closing member 311 vertically protrudes in the game area 3 to receive the game balls flowing down and enter the first big winning opening 30. As described above, it is possible to enter the first large winning opening 30 of the gaming ball only when the normal AT opening / closing member 311 is in the open state. When the gaming balls win the first big winning opening 30, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of gaming balls are paid out as winning balls.

  In addition, immediately below the first big winning device 31 in the game area 3, the upper surface is formed obliquely downward to the left and the induction stage 37 for guiding the game ball to the second starting opening 22 is the game area 3 (of the game board 2 It is provided to project forward from the front). The gaming ball rolling on the upper surface of the induction stage 37 can flow downward toward the second starting opening 22 but can not basically win the first starting opening 20.

  The second large winning device 33 (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT33") in which the second large winning opening 32 is formed on the upper right side of the gate 28 and the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3 Is provided. The second big winning device 33 is provided with an operable VAT opening and closing member 331. The VAT opening / closing member 331 is a rod-like body having a blade-like shape in a front view, and is normally held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, and closes the second big winning opening 32. The VAT opening / closing member 331 can rotate about 70 degrees so that the upper end falls to the left around the lower end, and can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 331 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 32. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 331 is closing the second large winning opening 32 is also referred to as “closed state”. Thus, the second large winning opening 32 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 331. When the gaming ball wins the second big winning opening 32, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  Here, the second big winning device 33 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second large winning device 33 is provided a gate-like second large winning opening sensor 32a that can detect the gaming ball entering the second large winning opening 32 and allow the gaming ball to pass downward. It is done.

  A specific area 34 and a non-specific area 35 through which the game ball can pass (enter) are provided in the downstream of the second large winning opening sensor 32a. The game balls having passed through the second large winning opening sensor 32 a are distributed by the distribution device 36 into the specific area 34 or the non-specific area 35. The distribution device 36 includes a distribution member 361 formed of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 362 that drives the distribution member 361. The distribution member 361 is configured to be slidable to the left and right by the drive of the distribution solenoid 362.

  When the distribution solenoid 362 is not energized, the distribution member 361 prevents the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 34 in the first state (pass blocked state: the distribution member 361 in the front view of FIG. 4A). The left end is positioned slightly to the left of the left end of the specific area 34, and the distributing member 361 is in a state of covering the specific area 34 immediately above it. When the sorting member 361 is in the first state, the gaming ball that has won the second large winning opening 32 can not pass the specific area 34 after passing the second large winning opening sensor 32a. And pass through the non-specific area 35. The route of the gaming ball flowing from the second large winning opening 32 to the non-specific area 35 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the distributing solenoid 362 is energized, the distributing member 361 allows the passage (enter) of the specific area 34 of the gaming ball in the second state (passing allowed state: in front view of FIG. 4B) The left end of the distributing member 361 is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 34, and the distributing member 361 does not cover the specific area 34 directly above it, and is directly open on the specific area 34). When the distributing member 361 is in the second state, the gaming ball having won the second large winning opening 32 can easily pass the specific area 34 after passing the second large winning opening sensor 32a. The route of the gaming ball flowing from the second large winning opening 32 to the specific area 34 is referred to as a second route.

  Basically, the distributing member 361 is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 361. Then, only in the last round game (16R) of the jackpot game described later, the distribution solenoid 362 can be energized to change to the second state.

  In the specific area 34 and the nonspecific area 35, there are provided a specific area sensor 34a and a nonspecific area sensor 35a for detecting the gaming balls having passed (entered) the respective areas 34 and 35 and passing the gaming balls downward. .

  Note that it is possible to provide only one of the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 33 within the range that does not affect the game.

  Also, at the lowermost part of the game area 3, two out-ports 29 are provided for discharging the game balls, which have been driven into the game area 3, but did not win any winning openings, to the outside of the game area 3. There is.

  By the way, the game area 3 in which the game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right. The operation mode of the handle 60 that causes the game balls to fire so that the game balls flow down the left game area is referred to as "left strike". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area is referred to as "right-handed". In pachinko gaming machine 1, the channel through which the gaming ball can flow down when firing the gaming ball in the left is called the first flow path R1, and the gaming ball flows down when firing the gaming ball in the right A possible flow path is called a second flow path R2. The first flow passage R1 and the second flow passage R2 are also configured by a large number of playing nails and the like.

  On the first flow passage R1, a first starting opening 20 and two general winning openings 27 are provided. Therefore, the player can aim for winning in the first start opening 20 or the general winning opening 27 by firing the gaming ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting left. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second start opening 22, a gate 28, a first large winning opening 30, and a second large winning opening 32 are provided. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting the right, so that the passage of the gate 28, the second starting opening 22, the first big winning opening 30, or the second winning opening It is possible to aim for winning in the special winning opening 32.

  In addition, the game ball which did not enter any winning opening (1st starting opening 20, 2nd starting opening 22, general winning opening 27, 1st big winning opening 30, and 2nd big winning opening 32), It is guided to the out port 29 and discharged. In addition, it is possible to appropriately set the number of winning balls by winning in each winning opening.

  In addition, indicators 40 are disposed on the right of the center of the game area 3 formed on the front of the game board 2 in the substantially vertical direction (a part other than the game area 3). As shown in FIG. 5, a special figure 1 display 411 for variably displaying the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 412 for variably displaying the special figure 2, and a common figure are variably displayed on the display devices 40. A common picture display 42 is included. In addition, the special figure 1 reserve indicator 431 which displays the special figure 1 reserve number which it mentions later (U1: the number where variable indication of special figure 1 with special figure 1 indicator 411 is reserve) which it mentions later 40, A special view 2 reserve display 432 is included to display the special figure 2 reserve number (U2: the number of variable views of the special view 2 by the special view 2 display 412 being reserved) to be described later.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 20. Further, the variable display of the special view 2 is executed when the special view 2 lottery is performed triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 22. In the following description, special drawing 1 and special drawing 2 are collectively called special drawing, and special drawing 1 lottery and special drawing 2 drawing are generically called special drawing drawing. Further, the special view 1 display 411 and the special view 2 display 412 are collectively referred to as a special view display 41. Furthermore, the special view 1 reserve display 431 and the special view 2 reserve display 432 are collectively referred to as a special view reserve display 43.

  The variable display of the special drawing reports the result of the special drawing lottery. In the special view variable display, the special view is variably displayed and then stopped. The special view (stop special view, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) to be stopped and displayed is one special view selected from among a plurality of types of special views by special drawing lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined specific figure (special figure of a specific stop mode, ie, a big hit symbol), the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 32) is opened. A big hit game is played.

  The special view display 41 is constituted of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special view according to the result of the special view lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of types of big hits described later), the special figure display 41 is "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lighting, ■ : The jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, a lost design configured by lighting only the LED at the far right, such as the special drawing indicator 41 “■■■■■■■ □”, is displayed. Do. In addition, the lighting mode of LED corresponding to the result of a special figure lottery is not limited, It can set suitably. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

  Further, in the variable display of the special view, the variable display of the special view is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special view is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special view is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lighted so that light repeatedly flows from the left to the right. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of a special figure is not specifically limited, If each LED is not stop display (lighting display in a specific aspect), you may set suitably that all LED blinks simultaneously.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning (entering) of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 22, various random numbers (numerical information) for performing special drawing lottery etc. are acquired There is a thing. The various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special view reserve storage unit 85 (see FIG. 7) as the special view reserve. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (entering) the gaming ball to the first starting opening 20 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 22 The various random numbers acquired by (entering) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special view 1 related random number is stored as the special view 1 reserve, in the special view 1 reserve storage unit 851 (see FIG. 7) in the special view reserve storage unit 85. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored as the special figure 2 reserve, in the special figure 2 reserve storage unit 852 (see FIG. 7) in the special figure reserve storage unit 85. For the number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special view 1 reservation storage unit 851 (the special figure 1 reservation number) and the number of special view 2 reservations that can be stored in the special view 2 reservation storage unit 852 (the special figure 2 reservation number) The upper limit (for example, four) can be set. In the following, the special figure 1 reserve and the special figure 2 reserve are generically called "special figure reserve", and the special figure 1 reserve number and the special figure 2 reserve number are generically called "special figure reserve number". Also, the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number are generically called "special figure related random number".

  In pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special view is not performed immediately after the game ball has won the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 22, specifically, the variable display of the special view is under execution. Or, when there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, it is possible to reserve a variable display (or the right of the special figure lottery) of the special figure for the prize. The special view reserve stored in the special view reserve storage unit 85 is digested when it becomes possible to variably display the special view based on the special view reserve. That is, the term “subtraction of a special view reserve” means that a special view relation random number or the like corresponding to the special view reserve is determined, and variable display of the special view to show the determination result is performed.

  Then, the number of to-be- reserved special drawings is displayed on the special-characteristic hold display 43. Each of the special view 1 reserve display 431 and the special view 2 reserve display 432 is constituted of, for example, 4 LEDs, and displays the number of the special view reserve by lighting the LED for the number of the special view reserve. It is possible.

  Moreover, the variable display of the common drawing reports the result of the normal symbol lottery. In the variable display of a common drawing, a stop display is displayed after the common drawing is displayed variably. The stop-displayed common drawings (stop common drawings, common drawings derived and displayed as display results of variable display) are one common drawings selected from among a plurality of common drawings by the normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed common drawing is a predetermined specific common drawing (a common drawing of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a hit symbol), an auxiliary game is performed to open the second starting opening 22 (electric chew 23) .

  The common drawing indicator 42 is constituted of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a common drawing according to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode. When the result of the normal symbol lottery is a hit, the common drawing indicator 42 displays a hit symbol constituted by the lighting of both LEDs, such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: off). Also, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, a lost symbol configured by lighting only the right LED is displayed, such as "■ □". You may employ | adopt the aspect which makes all the LED light-extinguish as a lost design. In addition, the lighting aspect of LED corresponding to the result of a normal symbol lottery is not limited, It can set suitably.

  Further, before the common drawing is stopped and displayed, variable display of the common drawing is performed over a predetermined change time. The aspect of the variable display of a common drawing is the aspect that both LED lights alternately, for example. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of a common drawing is not specifically limited, If each LED is not stop display (lighting display in a specific aspect), you may set suitably that all the LEDs blink simultaneously. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 28, an ordinary symbol random number (numerical information) for performing an ordinary symbol lottery may be acquired. The random number is stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit 86 (see FIG. 7) on the condition that the common drawing variable display or the auxiliary game is not executed. An upper limit (for example, four) can be set to the number of common drawing reservations that can be stored in the common drawing reservation storage unit 86 (the number of common drawing reservations). In addition, below, the thing of the normal symbol random number acquired by passing a game ball by the gate 28 is also called "general drawing related random number."

  Next, the effect unit 5 attached to the back of the game board 2 will be described using FIG. The effect unit 5 is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. The effect unit 5 includes a first image display device 7, a second image display device 8, a first board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "front movable device") 14 and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "back movable device"). And the third board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "logo-feature device") 16 are mounted.

  The first image display device 7 is configured of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a first display unit 7a capable of displaying a 3D image. On the other hand, the second image display device 8 is configured of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a second display unit 8a capable of displaying a 3D image. The first image display device 7 and the second image display device 8 are vertically disposed in a front view. The first image display device 7 is disposed so as to be parallel to a plane in which the first display portion 7a is formed by upper, lower, left and right, and is held so that the first display portion 7a can be viewed from the opening 2A. In the second image display device 8, the lower end of the second display portion 8a is parallel to the upper end of the first display portion 7a at a position several cm (for example, 3 cm) in front of the first display portion 7a. The upper end of 8a is inclined and held so as to project further forward than the lower end. By such an arrangement, one screen can be formed by the first display 7a and the second display 8a. Note that the configuration of the image display device that displays an image can be set as appropriate, and even if only one image display device is installed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, three or more image display devices can be added to the pachinko gaming machine 1 You may mount it.

  For example, the front movable device 14 further includes a front upper left movable device 14UL disposed in the upper left side, a front upper right movable device 14UR disposed in the upper right side, and a front disposed lower. And a lower movable device 14D. The front upper left movable device 14UL is configured to be movable, and includes a front upper left movable body 14UL1 mainly provided with a three-dimensional decoration on the front surface portion. Further, the front upper right movable device 14UR is configured to be movable, and mainly includes a front upper upper right movable body 14UR1 in which the front surface portion is three-dimensionally decorated. The front lower movable device 14D is configured to be movable, and includes a front lower movable body 14D1 mainly provided with a three-dimensional decoration on the front surface portion. The front upper left movable device 14UL and the front upper right mobile device 14UR are collectively referred to as "upper front movable device 14U". Also, the front left upper movable body 14UL1 and the front upper right movable body 14UR1 are collectively referred to as "top front movable body 14U1".

  The board rear movable device 15 further includes, for example, an upper board rear movable device 15U disposed in the upper side thereof and a lower board rear movable device 15D disposed in the lower side. The rear-of-a-board movable device 15U is configured to be movable, and includes a rear-of-a-plate upper movable body 15U1 that is flatly decorated. Also, the lower back movable device 15D is configured to be movable, and includes a lower back movable body 15D1 that is flatly decorated. Note that the board rear upper movable body 15U1 is stored in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize on the back side of the second image display device 8 in the standby state. Further, the lower back movable body 15D1 is stored in a difficult manner on the back side of the lower lower movable body 14D1 which is in the standby state in the standby state.

  For example, in the logo feature apparatus 16, the English notation “L · O · G · O” of “logo”, which is an abbreviation of “logotype” representing the meaning of a stylized / decorated character / string, is on the front side. The logo movable body 161 is configured to be capable of being raised and lowered in a planar manner along the display portions 7a and 8a.

  FIG. 6A schematically shows a state in which the upper back movable body 15U1 and the lower back movable body 15D1 are held in the normal standby state (initial position) in which the upper back movable body 15U1 and the lower back movable body 15D1 are not operated. The upper back movable body 15U1 and the lower back movable body 15D1 are vertically movable along a surface substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction, in other words, along the surfaces of the image display devices 7 and 8 (raising and lowering Is possible). Then, when the respective drive sources of the upper rear movable device 15U and the lower rear movable device 15D are driven, the upper end of the lower rear movable member 15D1 is around the center in the height direction of the image display devices 7, 8 in a front view. It moves upward (rises) so as to be positioned (see FIG. 6B). On the other hand, the board rear upper movable body 15U1 moves downward (falls) so that the lower end thereof is located near the center in the height direction of the image display devices 7 and 8 in a front view (see FIG. 6C). As a result, the upper rear movable body 15U1 and the lower rear lower movable body 15D1 are joined and united in the vertical direction around the center in the height direction of the image display devices 7 and 8 in front view, and are applied to the respective surfaces. The entire pattern (design) becomes one and represents the face of the main character which is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 6 (D)). At this time, most of the image display devices 7 and 8 are covered by the combined rear upper movable body 15U1 and the lower rear movable body 15D1, so that the image display devices 7 and 8 become difficult to visually recognize.

  Note that the positions and the number of members and devices provided in the game board unit 4 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not disturbed.

2. Electrical Configuration of the Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on FIGS. 7-8. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a special drawing lottery, a special drawing variable display, a jackpot game, setting of a gaming state to be described later, a common drawing lottery, a common drawing variable display, an auxiliary game and the like. Game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 80 which performs control (progress of the game) related to the game profit, the game effect according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80 (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, big hit game effect) Effect control board (hereinafter referred to as "sub control board") that performs control related to effects such as operation for waiting for a customer, effect for promoting operation during a period (operation effective period) in which operation of hemispherical button 63 and sword button 64 is valid 90, and a payout control board 110 or the like for performing control relating to the payout of gaming balls, etc. are provided further on the back side than the image display devices 7 and 8 of the gaming board 2. The main control board 80 is regarded as a game control unit for controlling a game, and the sub control board 90 is an effect control unit for controlling effects together with an image control board 100, a lamp control circuit 107 and a voice control circuit 106 described later. It can be positioned as Note that the effect control unit includes at least a sub control board 90, and game effects and customer waiting effects using effect means (image display devices 7, 8, speaker 11, frame lamp 12, movable devices 13 to 15, etc.) , And may be capable of controlling the operation promotion effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a power supply substrate 170. The power supply substrate 170 supplies power to the main control substrate 80, the sub control substrate 90, and the payout control substrate 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these substrates. The power supply substrate 170 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 171. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 171 supplies power to the game RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the effect RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the effect RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is held even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. In addition, a power switch 175 is connected to the power supply substrate 170. Power ON / OFF is switched by ON / OFF operation of the power switch 175. A backup power circuit for the gaming RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power circuit for the rendering RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progression of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. In the game control microcomputer 81, a game ROM 83 storing a program for controlling the progress of a game, a table, etc., a game RAM 84 used as a work memory, and a program for executing a program stored in the game ROM 83 CPU 82 is included.

  The game ROM 83 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing and the like described later. The game ROM 83 also includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a start winning command identification table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and an auxiliary game control table. Etc are stored. The gaming ROM 83 may be externally attached. Further, the game RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special view reserve storage unit 85 and the like.

  Further, the main control board 80 clears the information stored in the gaming I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 88 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and the gaming RAM 84 to the gaming CPU 82 The RAM clear switch 89 is implemented.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 80. Further, the main control board 80 outputs signals to various solenoids.

  The various sensors connected to the main control board 80 include a first starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 22a, a general winning opening sensor 27a, a gate sensor 28a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large A winning opening sensor 32a, a specific area sensor 34a, and a non-specific area sensor 35a are included.

  The first starting opening sensor 20 a detects a game ball winning the first starting opening 20. The second starting opening sensor 22 a detects a game ball winning the second starting opening 22. The general winning opening sensor 27a detects a gaming ball that has won the general winning opening 27. The gate sensor 28 a is provided to the gate 28 and detects a game ball having passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a detects a gaming ball that has won the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 32 a detects a gaming ball that has won the second large winning opening 32. The specific area sensor 34a detects a game ball which has passed through the specific area 34 (enters the specific area 34). The non-specific area sensor 35a detects the gaming ball having passed through the non-specific area 35 (enters the non-specific area 35). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 80.

  Also, the various solenoids connected to the main control board 80 include a power chew solenoid 232, a first large winning opening solenoid 312, a second large winning opening solenoid 332, and a distribution solenoid 362. The electric chew solenoid 232 drives the electric chew switching member 231 of the electric chew 23. The first large winning opening solenoid 312 drives the normal AT opening / closing member 311 of the first large winning device 31. The second large winning opening solenoid 332 drives the VAT opening / closing member 331 of the second large winning device 33. The distribution solenoid 362 drives the distribution member 361 of the distribution device 36.

  Further, to the main control board 80, displays 40 (special view display 41, common view display 42, and special view hold display 43) are connected. The display control of these displays 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for dispensing monitoring. On the payout control board 110, the winning ball dispensing device 120, the lending ball dispensing device 130, and the card unit 135 (adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be used to lend a ball based on information such as a prepaid card inserted) And the launcher 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the winning ball motor 1202 of the winning ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 or a signal from the connected card unit 135 to pay out the winning balls or The rental ball motor 1302 of the rental ball dispensing device 130 is driven to pay out the rental balls. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by a prize ball sensor 120a for counting. Further, the rental balls to be paid out are detected by the rental ball sensor 130a for counting.

  In addition, the handle 60 is provided with a touch switch 114 capable of detecting contact of the player or the like with the handle 60. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects the player's touch on the handle 60 and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 110. Further, the handle 60 is connected with a firing volume knob 115 capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 60. The launcher 112 drives the launch motor 113 so that the gaming ball is launched at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 60 detected by the launch volume knob 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the state where the rotation operation to the handle 60 is maintained, one game ball is fired every about 0.6 seconds.

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub control board 90 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 90 can grasp the progress of the game (control contents of the game) by the main control board 80 based on various commands sent from the main control board 80. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only transmission of a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 is possible. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a not-shown unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction control means is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, on the sub control board 90, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, "effect control microcomputer") 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 91 stores the effect ROM 93 storing a program for controlling effects as the main control board 80 progresses the game, the effect RAM 94 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 93 An effect CPU 92 for executing the program is included.

  The effect ROM 93 stores programs for performing sub control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like described later. Further, the effect ROM 93 stores an SP reach pattern determination table described later and the like. The effect ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  Further, on the sub control board 90, a presentation I / O port (input / output circuit) 98 for performing data / signal input / output and a real time clock (RTC) 99 are mounted. The RTC 99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 99 operates with power when supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when no power is supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply substrate 170 is It operates by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 171 provided. Thus, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not powered on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub control board 90. As the backup power supply circuit, a circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery etc.) can be adopted.

  An image control board 100 is connected to the sub control board 90. Based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays the image display device to the image CPU 102 of the image control board 100. The display control of 7, 8 is performed. The sub control substrate 90 and the image control substrate 100 can be connected both by transmitting a signal from the sub control substrate 90 to the image control substrate 100 and transmitting a signal from the image control substrate 100 to the sub control substrate 90. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 100 is provided with an image ROM 103 storing a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 104 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 102 for executing a program stored in the image ROM 103. . The image control board 100 further includes a CGROM 143 storing data of an image displayed on the image display devices 7 and 8, a VRAM 144 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 143, and a VDP (Video Display Processor). ) 142). Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured in one chip. In the CGROM 143, for example, image data (still image data or moving image data, specifically a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. for displaying an image displayed on the image display devices 7, 8 Image data such as a pattern) and a background image are stored.

  The VDP 142 reads the image data from the CGROM 143 and expands it in the expansion area in the VRAM 144 in accordance with the display list created by the image CPU 102 based on the instruction from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined, and an image is drawn in a frame buffer in the VRAM 144. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display devices 7 and 8 as RGB signals. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display units 7a and 8a.

  The display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The display list includes information of various parameters such as the type of an image to be drawn, the position to draw an image, the priority of display, the display magnification, the transmittance of an image, and the like.

  Based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 11 via the voice control circuit 106. Output

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 11 is stored in the effect ROM 93 of the sub control board 90. Note that the CPU may be mounted using the voice control circuit 106 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 11 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the image CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to execute voice control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the image ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  Further, various switches serving as an input unit, various solenoids serving as a driving source, and motors are connected to the sub control board 90 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 also outputs signals to various solenoids and motors.

  Various switches connected to the sub control board 90 include a hemispherical button detection switch 63a, a sword type button detection switch 64a, a deformation operation unit detection switch 703, player detection sensors 704a and 704b, and a grip detection sensor 705. It is done. The hemispherical button detection switch 63a detects that the hemispherical button 63 is pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 64a detects that the sword-shaped button 64 has been pressed. The deformation operation unit detection switch 703 detects that the deformation operation unit 701 is pressed. The player detection sensors 704 a and 704 b and the grip detection sensor 705 detect that there is a possibility that the player is operating a deformation operation unit 701 described later. The grip detection sensor 705 detects that a grip portion 701a described later is in contact. The detection switches 63 a, 64 a, 703 and the detection sensors 704 a, 704 b, 705 output signals corresponding to the contents of detection to the sub control board 90.

  Various types of motors connected to the sub control board 90 include left frame movable body motor 13L2, right frame movable body motor 13R2, front upper movable body motor 14U2, front lower lower movable body motor 14D2, rear rear upper body movable body motor 15U2, a rear lower movable body motor 15D2, and a deformation operation unit motor 700m are included. The left frame movable body motor 13L2 can drive the left frame movable device 13L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 13R2 can drive the right frame movable device 13R to perform a predetermined operation. The front upper movable body motor 14U2 can drive the front upper movable body 14U1 to perform a predetermined operation. The lower front movable body motor 14D2 can drive the lower front lower movable body 14D1 to slide along the display portions 7a and 8a. The rear upper movable body motor 15U2 can drive the rear rear upper movable body 15U1 to slide along the display portions 7a and 8a. The lower rear movable body motor 15D2 can drive the lower rear lower movable body 15D1 to slide along the display portions 7a and 8a. As described later, the deformation operation unit motor 700m drives the lower base portion 701e to deform or change the deformation operation unit 701 from the storage state in which operation is difficult or impossible to the operation state in which operation is possible or from the appearance state It is possible to deform it into the stored state. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 is an operation pattern that determines the operation mode of the front upper movable body 14U1, the lower front lower movable body 14D1, the upper rear movable body 15U1, the lower rear lower movable body 15D1, and the deformation operation unit 701. Create data and control the operation of upper front movable body 14U1, lower front lower movable body 14D1, lower rear upper movable body 15U1, lower rear lower movable body 15D1, and deformation operation unit 701 via lamp control circuit 107 Do.

  In addition, the effect control micro computer 91 is a frame lamp 12 (left frame light emitting device 13L3, right frame light emitting device 13R3) via the lamp control circuit 107 based on a command received from the main control board 80, etc. The lighting control of the light emitting device 15U42, the rear upper surface light emitting device 15U41, the rear lower point light emitting device 15D42, the rear lower surface light emitting device 15D41 and the like is performed. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 includes the frame lamp 12 (left frame light emitting device 13L3 and right frame light emitting device 13R3), rear upper light emitting device 15U42, rear upper light emitting device 15U41, rear lower light emitting device 15D42 and Light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emission color, lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of the rear lower surface light emitting device 15D41 is created, and the frame lamp 12 (left frame light emitting device 13L3, right) according to the light emission pattern data The light emission of the frame light emitting device 13R3), the rear upper light emitting device 15U42, the rear upper light emitting device 15U41, the rear lower light emitting device 15D42, and the rear lower light emitting device 15D41 is controlled. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 93 of the sub control substrate 90 is used to create light emission pattern data.

  Note that the CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 107 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU controls lighting of the frame lamp 12, rear upper light emitting device 15U42, rear upper light emitting device 15U41, rear lower light emitting device 15D42, rear lower light emitting device 15D41, etc., and front movable The operation control of the device 14, the rear movable device 15, the logo combination device 16 and the frame movable device 13 may be executed. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data on the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. Next, the main game performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 15.

3-1. Games related to popular figures First, the games related to popular figures will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a common drawing lottery when the fired gaming ball passes the gate 28. When the common drawing lottery is performed, variable display (general display after change display and stop display) of the common drawing is performed on the common drawing display 42. Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the common view that is displayed in a stop. In addition, about the lost design of a common drawing, in order to distinguish with the lost design of the special drawing mentioned later, it is also called a "loss common drawing". When the hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 28 ends. On the other hand, when the loss popular map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game relating to the passage of the gate 28 ends. In addition, in the following, it is referred to as "establishment of the common drawing fluctuation start condition" that the gaming ball passes the gate 28 when the variable display of the common drawing or the auxiliary game is not performed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires the common drawing relationship random number by the establishment of the common drawing fluctuation start condition when performing such a series of games (common drawing lottery, variable display of common drawing, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 9A, the common drawing related random numbers to be acquired include normal symbol random numbers. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for making a hit determination. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Clash Determination Clash determination is determination to determine whether or not a match is made (whether or not an auxiliary game is to be performed) using a clash determination table as shown in FIG. 10A. The hit determination table can be associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the collision determination table includes a collision determination table (non-time reduction collision determination table) used in the non-short time state and a collision determination table (time reduction collision determination table) used in the time reduction state. In each hit determination table, the determination value (normal symbol random number determination value) of the normal symbol random number is distributed to the hit and the loss which is the result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table, and makes a hit determination whether it is a hit or a loss. Then, based on the result of the collision determination, the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination for performing variable display of the common drawing is performed. Basically, when the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in a variable display of a common figure. On the other hand, when the result of the collision determination is a loss, basically, the lost spread is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the spread. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the winning probability of the win.

3-1-2. The common drawing fluctuation common pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining the common drawing fluctuation pattern using the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (B). The common drawing fluctuation pattern is identification information on predetermined matters concerning variable display of common drawing such as common drawing fluctuation time.

  The common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-short time state / short time state). That is, in the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table, a common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table (non-short time common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time-short state and a common drawing fluctuation pattern determination table used in the time-short state There is a time-shortened chart fluctuation pattern determination table).

  In each of the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination tables, one common drawing fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each of the common drawing to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can make the spread map fluctuation time different between the non-time-short state and the time-short state. For example, in the non-time-short state, the variable display of the common drawing in the case of stopping and displaying the common drawing of the lost (the common drawing) is determined to the common drawing fluctuation pattern in which the common drawing fluctuation time is 30 seconds, for example. For the variable display of the common drawing in the case of stop display of the common drawing, it is determined that the common drawing fluctuation pattern in which the common drawing fluctuation time is 30 seconds, for example. Moreover, in the time saving state, the variable display of the common drawing in the case of stopping and displaying the lost common drawing is determined as the common drawing fluctuation pattern in which the common drawing fluctuation time is 5 seconds, for example. For the variable display of the figure, a common drawing fluctuation pattern in which the common drawing fluctuation time is 5 seconds is determined. The variable display of the common drawing of the common drawing fluctuation time associated with the common drawing fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the common drawing indicator 42. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change these common map fluctuation times. By performing the hit determination and the common drawing variation pattern determination in this manner, variable display of the common drawing is performed on the common drawing display 42.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game The auxiliary game is a variable display of the common drawing, and is executed as the hit display is stopped (derived) as the display result (the result of the common drawing lottery).

  The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements), that is, the various elements such as the number of times the electric chow 23 opens and the opening time for each opening are included. And each of these elements is associated with the gaming state (non-short time state / short time state). The pachinko gaming machine 1 controls an auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10C based on the gaming state (non-time-shortened state / time-shortened state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the gaming state (non-short time state / short time state). Auxiliary game components are stored in each of the auxiliary game control tables. Further, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 can make the open time of the electric chow 23 different between the auxiliary game in the non-time-shortened state and the auxiliary game in the time-shortened state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-short time state, the electric chow 23 is opened only for the first open time (a time when it is difficult to make the game ball win the electric chow 23 (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In addition, below, the thing of the auxiliary | assistant game in a non-time saving state is also called "a short opening auxiliary | assistant game." In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 23 only for a second open time (a time (for example, 3.00 seconds) in which it is easy to win the game ball to the electric chew 23) longer than the first open time. Open. In addition, the thing of the auxiliary | assistant game in time-saving state is also called "a long open | release auxiliary | assistant game" below.

3-2. Next, the game related to the special drawing will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a special figure 1 lottery when the fired game ball wins the first starting opening 20. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 411 performs variable display (stop display after performing variation display) of the special figure 1 and notifies the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, there are a big hit symbol and a lost symbol in the special view 1 which is stopped and displayed. That is, there are a big hit and a loss in the result of the special figure 1 lottery. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning is ended. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is ended.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the fired game ball wins the second starting opening 22. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 412 performs variable display of the special figure 2 (display of change and then stop display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, there are a big hit symbol and a lost symbol in the special view 2 which is stopped and displayed. That is, there are a big hit and a loss in the result of the special figure 2 lottery. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning is ended. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is ended.

  In the following, the game ball winning in the first start opening 20 is referred to as "establishment of the first start condition", and that the game ball wins in the second start opening 22 is referred to as the establishment of the second start condition It is said. In addition, “satisfaction of the first start condition” and “satisfaction of the second start condition” are collectively referred to as “satisfaction of the start condition”. Moreover, about the lost design of a special design, in order to distinguish from the lost design of the above-mentioned common drawing, it is also called a "lost special drawing".

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a special drawing relation random number by the establishment of the starting condition when performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, big hit game, setting of gaming state), Perform various judgments on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9B, there are special symbol random numbers, jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special pattern variation pattern random numbers as the special symbol relationship random numbers to be acquired. The special symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for performing the variation pattern determination of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot Determination The jackpot determination is a determination to determine whether or not a jackpot (whether a jackpot game is to be executed) using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 11A. The jackpot determination table is associated with the gaming state, specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot judgment table includes a jackpot judgment table (normal jackpot judgment table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot judgment table (high probability jackpot judgment table) used in the high probability state.

  In each jackpot judgment table, the judgment value (special symbol random number judgment value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot which is the result of the jackpot judgment and the loss. The pachinko gaming machine 1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11A, the special symbol random number judgment value in which the jackpot judgment table for high probability is judged to be a jackpot is set more than the jackpot judgment table for normal probability. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the winning probability of the jackpot.

3-2-2. The jackpot type judgment The jackpot symbol type judgment is to determine the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol type) using the jackpot symbol type judgment table as shown in FIG. 11 (B) when the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot It is a judgment of. For each jackpot symbol type, it is possible to associate jackpot components composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game benefits provided to the player, and the like.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the winnings caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination) It is associated with the type of the starting port (first starting port 20 / second starting port 22). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type judgment table (first jackpot symbol type judgment table) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing variable display of the special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type judgment table, the judgment value (jackpot symbol type random number judgment value) of jackpot symbol type random number is distributed to jackpot symbol type which is the result of jackpot symbol type judgment ing. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. And, in the first big hit symbol type judgment table and the second big hit symbol type judgment table, the big hit symbol type random number judgment value is appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols. Moreover, it is possible to change suitably about the distribution ratio of big hit symbol classification. In addition, the type of jackpot symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1 is 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B. It is possible to make the jackpot symbol C 100% of the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination of. In this way, in the special figure 1 lottery performed with the game ball winning in the first starting opening 20 and the special figure 2 lottery performed with the gaming ball winning in the second starting opening 22, the swing of the big hit symbol type It is possible to make the fractions different. For example, the V long jackpot is associated with the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol C, the V short jackpot is associated with the jackpot symbol B, and the special starting 1 lottery 20 is performed with a game ball winning. It is also possible for the player to set the special drawing 2 lottery in which the game ball is won with the second starting opening 22 and is performed.

3-2-3. Reach determination reach determination determines whether or not reach is to be generated in a special figure fluctuation effect described later using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 11C when the result of the big hit determination is a loss It is a judgment for

  The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-short time state / short time state). That is, in the reach determination table, there are a reach determination table (non-short time reach determination table) used when the non-time-short state is present and a reach determination table (time-short reach determination table) used when the time short state.

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is distributed to the reach determination results “reach (generate reach)” and “no reach (do not generate reach)”. There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether there is a reach or no reach (whether or not to cause a reach). As shown in FIG. 11C, the number of reach random number determination values determined to be “reached (to generate reach)” may be different between the non-time-shortening reach determination table and the time-shortening reach determination table. It is possible. In addition, in the following, the result of reach determination performed on the premise that the result of the big hit determination is "loss" "reach with (to generate reach)" is referred to as "reach with a loss", "no reach ( There is also a case that "no reach is lost".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is the fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) of the special symbol as shown in Figure 12-Figure 13 when the result of jackpot judgment is either big hit and loss It is the judgment for determining the fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern) of the variable display of a special figure using. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time, the flow of the special figure fluctuation effect to be described later (content of the effect), and the like. In addition, it is possible to include identification information on the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special map change time and the special process change flow and the effect flow (effect contents of the special view change effect). As the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of kinds of special figure fluctuation patterns each having different identification information, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the starting opening where the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed It is possible to associate with the type (first start port 20 / second start port 22). That is, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing.

  And each special figure fluctuation pattern decision table, it is possible to associate also game state (non time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time minor special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time-short state and the special figure 1 used in the time-short state There is a variation pattern determination table (time chart for special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table is also used similarly to the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time-short state and in the time-short state There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (time chart for special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table).

  Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short time state / short time state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-shorting special figure 2 variation pattern determination table respectively include one for big hit, one for reach presence loss, and one for no reach loss. Similarly, in the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-shorting special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table, there are one for big hit, one for reach presence loss, and one for no reach loss.

  Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss can be associated with the number of special figure reservations. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reach without loss used when the special figure 1 reserve number (U1) is 0-2 and when the special figure 1 reserve number (U1) is 3-4. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for no reach loss. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reserve number (U2) is 0 to 2, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for reach-less loss used and the special figure 2 reserve number (U2) is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for no reach loss used in

  The special view display unit 41 variably displays a special view of the special view change time according to the special view change pattern determined in each special view change pattern determination. And, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not performed immediately, and the big hit game is subsequently executed. Ru.

  Moreover, it is possible to link | relate to the production | presentation flow of special figure fluctuation production as shown to the 3rd column from the right of the table | surface of FIG.

  In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the table in FIG. 12 to FIG. 13, with regard to the special figure fluctuation pattern, relating it to the special figure (big hit judgment result) and the special contents of special figure fluctuation effect, etc. There is. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the jackpot is referred to as "big hit fluctuation". On the other hand, the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which SP reach is performed in the presence of reach loss is “SP loss fluctuation”, and the special pattern fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed in the presence of reach loss is “L loss fluctuation”, The special pattern fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends in N reach among reach with loss is called "N loss fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern concerning reach without loss is called "normal loss fluctuation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine 1 performs pre-reading determination using a start-up winning command identification table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special image relation random number. The start winning combination command specification table can be associated with the type of the starting opening (first starting opening 20 / second starting opening 22) according to the starting winning combination. That is, in the start-up winning command specification table, a start-up winning command specification table (first start-up winning command specification table) when winning at the first starting opening 20 and a start winning command specification when winning at the second starting opening 22 There is a table (second start winning command identification table).

  In addition, the start winning command specification table can be associated with the gaming state (non-short time state / short time state). That is, in the start winning command specification table, there are a start winning command specification table (non-shorting start winning command specification table) used when the non-time-shortened state and a start winning command specification table (time reduction) used when the time-shortened state There is a start winning command identification table).

  That is, the start-up winning command specification table includes a first start-up winning command specification table used when the non-time-shortened state, a first start-up winning command specification table used when the time-shortened state, and the non-time-shortened state. And the second start winning command identification table used in the short time state. Note that what judgment is included in the pre-reading judgment can be changed as appropriate.

3-3. Jackpot game

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. In the jackpot game, a plurality of round games involving opening and closing of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 32), and from the start of the big hit game to the start of the first round game It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide about OP and ED. In addition, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is only called "round" below. For example, the first round game is called "one round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 round (10R)".

  The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game components) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 32) in each round game open, Type and opening time (opening pattern) of big winning opening where each opening takes place, time to close until next opening (closing time), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), etc. are included. ing. The pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15 after the stop display of the special view. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one or more jackpot games.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the round game in which the first large winning opening 30 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds from 1R to 15R, or the first large winning opening 30 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. And in the 16R (final round), the round game in which the second large winning opening 32 opens up to 29.5 seconds, or the round game in which the second large winning opening 32 opens up to 0.1 seconds, To be done.

  In addition, the number and time of each element can be changed as appropriate. It is also possible to play the jackpot game using both the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 32 or only one of them.

  Here, the specific area 34 will be described in detail. The specific area 34 is in the closed state where it is impossible to win and the open state where it is possible to win because of the distributing member 361. Therefore, the operation mode of the distributing member 361 can be said as the open / close mode of the specific area 34. In the following, the operation mode of the distribution member 361 is also referred to as "opening / closing mode of the specific region 34". Thus, although the distributing member 361 is controlled in a fixed operating mode (the specific area 34 is a fixed opening and closing mode), a fixed operating mode of the distributing member 361 (a fixed opening and closing mode of the specific area 34); In combination with the opening and closing mode of the second big winning opening 32 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (easiness) of entering the gaming ball into the specific area 34 in the jackpot game is set. In the following, the fact that the specific area 34 is in the open state is also referred to as "V open".

  The distributing solenoid 362 is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big winning opening is started, and the distributing member 361 is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4A). Therefore, in the round game in which the second big winning opening 32 opens up to 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 32 and the time controlled to the second state of the distributing member 361 It is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 34 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 34) in relation to the timing and the timing. On the other hand, in a round game in which the second large winning opening 32 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 32 and the time controlled to the second state of the distributing member 361 Because of the relationship with and timing, it is almost impossible (hard) for the gaming ball to pass through the specific area 34 (to cause the gaming ball to enter the specific area 34). Thus, for the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member with the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates the passage of the specific area 34 of the gaming ball (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage") during the jackpot game. The VAT opening / closing member 331 and the distributing member 361 operate with the jackpot game in which the distributing member 361 operates and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which passage of the specific area 34 of the gaming ball is impossible or difficult. It is possible to perform a jackpot game. Thus, a jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 331 and the distribution member 361 operate in the V long opening pattern is referred to as "V long jackpot". On the other hand, a jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 331 and the distributing member 361 operate in the V short open pattern is referred to as “V short jackpot”.

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state", "high probability high base gaming state" and "big hit gaming state" It is possible to make the game state of. As states that constitute the gaming state, there are a state related to the probability of being judged as a "big hit" in the big hit determination, and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 23. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time-short state and a time-short state.

  The normal probability state is set in the “low probability low base gaming state” or the “low probability high base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability that it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high probability state is set in the “high probability high base gaming state” or the “high probability high base gaming state”, and is a state where the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is a high probability higher than the normal probability. Therefore, the high probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on for the first time, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, the high probability state can be set. For example, it is possible to set the high probability state by the game ball passing the specific area 34 in the jackpot game. Moreover, it is also possible to set the high probability state according to the type of jackpot symbol. The high probability state can be changed from the high probability state to the normal probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning a jackpot, or winning the next jackpot.

  The non-short time state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "high probability low base gaming state" or the "big hit gaming state". The time saving state is set in the “low probability high base gaming state” or “high probability high base gaming state”, and the game state in which the open time of the electric chew 23 in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than the non time saving state. It is. For example, in the short time state, the open time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the open time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chow 23 in the non-short time state. Also, in the time saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table that is selected such that the selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern with a short special figure fluctuation time is greater than in the non-short time state. It is also possible to do it (see FIGS. 12 to 13). As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of the special figure reserve is increased, and a valid winning to the starting opening (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reserve) is easily generated. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot under the progress of a smooth game.

  In addition, the time saving state can easily make the common drawing fluctuation time shorter than the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, a spread time (30.0 seconds) shorter than the spread time (5.0 seconds) determined in the non-short state is determined. Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times the common drawing lottery is executed per unit time is more.

  In addition, the time saving state can be more easily determined as a hit in the hit determination than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the hit is determined with a probability (eg, 59936/65536) higher than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) determined to be a hit in the non-time short state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times it is determined to be a hit in the hit determination per unit time is more.

  As described above, in the time saving state, the open time of the electric chow 23 per unit time is longer than that in the non-time saving state, and the gaming ball is more likely to win frequently to the second starting opening 22. As a result, the base which is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls becomes high. Therefore, in the high base state, it is possible to aim for a jackpot winning without greatly reducing the number of gaming balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on for the first time, the non-short time state is set. Then, for example, the time saving state can be set by winning the jackpot. The time saving state can be changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing the jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, or winning the next jackpot.

  In the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state, it is easy to win a hit, the spread map fluctuation time is easily shortened, and the open time of the electric chew 23 in one auxiliary game is easily lengthened, The game is set to the player in three points in favor of the game, but the points set to the player may be a part of these.

  The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the “low probability low base gaming state” in which the normal probability state and the non-short time state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as "normal gaming state". In the "big hit gaming state", since the hit determination is performed but the big hit determination is not performed, the non-short time state is set along with the start of the big hit game. Further, with regard to the gaming state, it is possible to use all or only a part of the gaming states described above.

4. Next, main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The effect mode is a division of the effect (or an upper conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine 1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability change effect mode, a time reduction effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as an effect mode.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation effects are performed in "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state" This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no, and in a standby state in which the special image variation effect is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 for introducing the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the display units 7a and 8a. In addition, when the hemispherical button 63 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 16B, the setting screen G101 for setting for the effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed. Is displayed. The settings relating to the effect include volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 11, luminance setting of the display units 7a and 8a, frequency setting of the effect to be executed, and the like.

  The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is being performed in the "low probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability low base gaming state", and is an effect mode indicating that it is a non-time-saving state is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime background image for normal use G102) indicating the daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display units 7a and 8a. 17 (B), a second normal effect mode in which a background image representing the scenery of the mountain in the evening (the background image G103 for the ordinary day in the evening) is displayed on the display portions 7a and 8a, and FIG. As shown in), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (Night normal background image G104) representing a view of a mountain at night is displayed on the display portions 7a and 8a, and without winning a jackpot 1 It can be switched as one condition that one or more special image variation effects are performed. Furthermore, in each of the first to third normal rendering modes, there are a normal front stage rendering mode before reaching reach and a normal rear stage rendering mode after reaching reach in the special figure fluctuation presentation. In the normal former stage rendering mode, any one of the daytime ordinary background image G102, the evening ordinary background image G103 and the night ordinary background image G104 is displayed on the display portions 7a and 8a. A dedicated background image according to the type is displayed. Also, a special effect mode may be provided which is set only in the "high probability low base gaming state".

  The probability change effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure change effect is performed in the “high probability and high base gaming state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability state and a short time state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a background image (positive variation background image G105) representing a space is displayed on the display units 7a and 8a. Furthermore, in the special variation variation production mode, there are a second variation production mode before the reach is established and a second variation production mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation presentation. In the first stage effect mode, the background image G105 is displayed on the display units 7a and 8a, but in the second stage mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

  The time reduction effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is being performed in the "low probability high base game probability", and is an effect mode indicating that it is a normal probability state and a time reduction state. In the time reduction rendering mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17E, a background image (time reduction background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display units 7a and 8a. Furthermore, in the time reduction rendering mode, there are a time reduction preceding rendering mode before reaching reach and a time shortening later rendering mode after reaching. In the short time staging effect mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display units 7a and 8a, but in the time shortening late effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

  The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is an effect mode that indicates that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18A, on the display portions 7a and 8a, the opening image G107 that suggests the start of the jackpot game and the right prompting “right strike” A jackpot opening effect in which the beating image G108 is displayed is performed. During the rounds in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18B, the display units 7a and 8a display a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. The round effect is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18 (C), in the display units 7a and 8a, suggesting the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game, and the total prize ball number paid out A jackpot ending effect is performed in which a winning prize ball number image G112 is displayed.

4-2. Next, the special figure fluctuation presentation will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the variable display of the special drawing, the special drawing fluctuation pattern and the special drawing lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit design type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation presentation is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation presentation, variation display of the presentation design is performed on the predetermined background image on the display units 7a and 8a. In the fluctuation display of the production design, it stops after the production design fluctuates. That is, after the special view fluctuation time and the fluctuation display of the effect pattern are performed, the fluctuation stops and the stop display of the effect pattern is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production, in addition to the fluctuation display of production design, image display 7,8, speaker 11, frame lamp 12, movable 13,14,15,16, hemispherical button 63, sword type button 64 and It is possible to perform rendering using various rendering devices such as the deformation operation unit 701 and the like.

4-2-1. In the display portions 7a and 8a of the image display devices 7 and 8, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), the left side, the center, and the display portions 7a and 8a divided substantially in three in the horizontal direction It is possible to provide a left effect symbol area 70a1, a middle effect pattern area 70a2, and a right effect pattern area 70a3 on the right side. The left effect pattern area 70a1 is an area for displaying the left effect pattern EZ1 at the time of the stop display of the effect pattern in the special figure variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect pattern area 70a2 and the right effect pattern area 70a3 are areas for displaying the middle effect pattern EZ2 and the right effect pattern EZ3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, it is possible to provide the small symbol area 71a in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end portions of the display portions 7a and 8a. The small symbol area 71a is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when variable display of a special figure is performed.

  In FIG. 19A, the left rendering symbol area 70a1, the middle rendering symbol area 70a2, the right rendering symbol area 70a3, and the small symbol area 71a are shown by broken lines, but this is the left rendering symbol area 70a1, middle It is described to represent the range of the effect symbol area 70a2, the right effect symbol area 70a3, and the small symbol area 71a, and is not actually displayed.

4-2-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform normal fluctuation first in the special figure fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect that indicates that the variable display of the special view has been started.

  When variable display of the special view is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), in the display portions 7a and 8a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed. In addition, the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special view is not performed, and the special view is waiting for the variable display. As shown in B), the variable display of the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started along with the start, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 is started. Then, if the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the loss without reach (for example, the normal loss fluctuation), the reach of the special view does not occur and the end of the variable display of the special view (special view In conjunction with the stop display of (1), the stop display of the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed with a missing eye (so-called "sloppy eye") specific to a no reach loss. For example, at first, as shown in FIG. 19C, the left effect design EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and then FIG. 19D. As shown, the right effect pattern EZ3 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 19E, the intermediate effect pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction. Then, finally, the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 temporarily stopped in a state of being aligned horizontally in a substantially central position in the vertical direction completely stop all at once as shown in FIG. 19 (F), A stop is determined (stop display of effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, is performed). The three small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are displayed when the temporary stopped design symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are completely stopped at the loose end, that is, when the stop display of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is performed, It stops at the same time as the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 at the same time, and stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is also performed.

  In the example of FIG. 19, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is performed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left effect symbol EZ1 → right effect symbol EZ3 → middle effect symbol EZ2 but temporary The mode of stopping is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

  On the other hand, if the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the N loss fluctuation), as in the case of no reach described above, in the display portions 7a and 8a As shown in 20 (A), the left production symbol EZ1, the middle production symbol EZ2 and the right production symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed. From the state, the variable display of the special view is started, and as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the variable display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 starts, and the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol Assume that the variable display of KZ3 starts. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the left effect design EZ1 consisting of the number "5" is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 20 (D) The right effect design EZ3 consisting of "5" is temporarily stopped in line in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and reaches reach (reach is generated or established). Even if reach is established with the production symbols, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is continuously performed.

  In the example of FIG. 20, when reach is established, the rendering symbol is temporarily stopped in the order of left rendering symbol EZ1 → right rendering symbol EZ3, but the mode of temporary stopping is not limited thereto, and may be set appropriately. Can. In addition, the numbers of the rendering symbols constituting the reach are not limited to "5". In addition, the position at which the temporary stop is performed is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. In addition, the direction in which the rendering symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

4-2-3. N Reach The pachinko gaming machine 1 is capable of performing N reach when reach is established after normal fluctuation. The N reach is a presentation that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as a presentation for making the player expect a big hit.

  When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), N reach is performed from that point on. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 21A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the middle effect pattern EZ2 gradually decelerates in the normal mode of high-speed variable display (scroll).

  If the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the loss presence (for example, N loss fluctuation), the middle effect design EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the approximate center position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. The stop display of the effect pattern indicating a loss is performed. At this time, since reach is established, as shown in FIG. 21 (C-1), a middle effect pattern consisting of numbers different from numbers configuring reach (“4” in FIG. 21 (C-1)) EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special view (the stop display of the special view), as shown in FIG. 21 (D-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and a loss specific to reach presence loss Stop display of the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2 and the right effect pattern EZ3 is performed with eyes. Also, when the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped are completely stopped with a missing eye unique to reach presence, that is, when the stop display of the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is performed, three small The symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped with a missing eye which is the same as the reach symbols same as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 and stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 is also performed.

  On the other hand, if the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the big hit (for example, the N big hit fluctuation), for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (D-2), with the termination of the variable display of the special figure (the stop display of the special figure), the middle effect pattern EZ2 consisting of the same numbers temporarily stops at the approximate center position in the vertical direction. The temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the stop display of the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2 and the right effect pattern EZ3 is performed at a winch specific to the jackpot such as Zoro eyes. In addition, when the production design EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 which had been temporarily stopped are completely stopped at the winch specific to the big hit, that is, when the stop display of the production design EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is performed, three small designs KZ1 , KZ2 and KZ3 simultaneously stop with a unique hit to the same jackpot as the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3, and stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 is also performed. The contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect which suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special figure lottery is “big hit” is higher than the N reach, and functions as a effect for making the player expect a jackpot.

  After N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 22A, a background image (SP reach background image G113) dedicated to SP reach is displayed on the display portions 7a and 8a, and an enemy character A appears. As shown in (B), a scene in which the main character and the enemy character A face each other is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, an image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the SP reach has been started is displayed at the center of the display units 7a and 8a. The SP reach start title image G1 is composed of a title image G11 representing the title of the SP reach ““ Enemy A is defeated in FIG. 22 (C) ”and an effect image G12 that brings out the title image G11.

  Then, the battle in the SP reach progresses further, and as shown in FIG. 23A, the profile of the leading character transformed into the special state is displayed in the background image G113 for SP reach, and FIG. 24B is displayed. As shown in FIG. 23C, when the profile of the enemy character A is displayed, as shown in FIG. 23C, the two swords try to make a mistake and the battle between the main character and the enemy character A is concluded. I will meet the scene to be taken. This scene constitutes a turning point (a winning / losing turning point) whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, after the win / loss turning point, if the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the big hit (for example, the SP big hit fluctuation), as shown in FIG. A main character in a special state, in which a battle is won and stands in a standing position, is displayed on 8a, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 11. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode showing a big hit. As described above, the display of the main character transformed into the special state in which the battle is won and standing in the middle and the output of the predetermined sound effect constitute an effect (informing notification effect) in which the big hit is notified. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), stop display of the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

  On the other hand, if the special view fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special view is the special view fluctuation pattern of the reach presence loss (for example, SP lost change fluctuation) after the win-loss junction, the jackpot notification effect is not performed and the background for the SP reach In the image G113, a loss notification effect is performed in which an image in which the main character loses the battle flows. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (C-1), the temporary stop display of the rendering symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed with the missing eye, and as shown in FIG. 21 (D-1), the effect is produced with the missing eye as it is The stop display of the symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed. The content of the SP reach is not limited to the content in which the characters battle with each other, and can be appropriately changed or added.

4-2-5. Movable-body production The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform movable-body production at any timing during the special figure variation production. The movable body effect is an effect using movable devices such as the front movable device 14 and the rear panel movable device 15, and functions as a production that indicates the jackpot expectation and the development to the SP reach.

  For example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 25A, first, the front movable device 14 is activated to move the front upper left movable body 14UL1, the front upper upper right movable body 14UR1 and the front lower movable body 14D1 unite to cover the main character in the normal state displayed on the display portions 7a and 8a.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the rear movable unit 15 operates, and the upper rear movable body 15U1 and the lower rear movable body 15D1 are united and displayed on the display portions 7a and 8a. It enters between the main character in the normal state and the front upper left movable body 14UL1, the front upper upper right movable body 14UR1 and the lower front movable body 14D1 which are united and integrated, and covers the main state main character.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25C, the front upper left movable body 14UL1, the front upper upper right movable body 14UR1, and the front lower lower movable body 14D1 return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, a black image is displayed (blacked out) in the entire area of the display portions 7a and 8a as if it were turned off.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (D), the front movable unit 14 operates again, and the front upper left movable body 14UL1, the front upper upper right movable body 14UR1, and the front lower lower movable body 14D1 are united, It covers the upper rear movable body 15U1 and the lower rear movable body 15D1 integrated and integrated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (E) to FIG. 25 (F), the front movable device 14 returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the back mobile device 15 also returns to the normal standby state.

  When the board movable unit 15 returns to the normal standby state, a scene in which the main character transformed into the special state is largely displayed on the display portions 7a and 8a is displayed, and the state is developed into SP reach. The operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added.

4-2-6. Operation presentation The pachinko gaming machine 1 performs operation presentation including an operation promotion presentation using an operation means such as a sword type button 64 and an operation result presentation according to an operation of the operation means at an arbitrary timing during special figure variation presentation. It is possible. The operation promotion effect is an effect for urging the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result effect is an effect to be performed according to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion effect, and for each player to expect a big hit It functions as an effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), when the win / loss turning point is reached in the SP reach, a period in which the pressing operation of the sword type button 64 is valid (sword type button operation valid period) occurs. Along with the occurrence of the effective period, as shown in FIG. 26A, an effect (sword type button operation promotion effect) for urging the operation of the sword type button 64 is performed. In the sword type button operation promotion effect, the sword type button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display portions 7a and 8a. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 is an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 64, and an image (pressed-operation image) G32 representing the operation mode (ie, pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 64 An image (operation effective period remaining time image) G33 indicating the remaining time of the operation effective period (sword type button operation effective period) related to the operation of the mold button 64; The sword type button operation effective period remaining time image G33 is composed of a roughly curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period. . FIG. 26B shows that a sword-shaped button operation effective period has occurred and one-third of the sword-shaped button operation effective time has elapsed.

  Then, after the sword-shaped button 64 is pressed and operated during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, if the special-pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special drawing is the jackpot-sized fluctuation pattern (for example, SP jackpot fluctuation) After the remaining time of the operation effective period is exhausted without operating the sword type button 64 in the sword type button operation effective period, the operation result effect is performed before the jackpot notification effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 26C, the front movable unit 14 is actuated, and the front upper left movable body 14UL1, the front upper upper right movable body 14UR1, and the front lower movable body 14D1 are united, and the rear back movable unit 15, the rear upper movable body 15U1 and the lower rear movable body 15D1 are united and integrated.

  On the other hand, if the special view change pattern of the variable view of the special view is the special view change pattern of the loss with reach (for example, SP lost change), even if the sword button 64 is pressed during the sword button operation valid period, Alternatively, even if the sword button 64 is not pressed and the remaining time of the effect button operation effective period is exhausted, the operation result effect is not performed, and the loss notification effect is performed. The operation result presentation is not limited to the operation of the front movable device 14 and the rear movable device 15, but can be appropriately changed or added.

4-2-7. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine 1 performs pre-reading effect for special figure 1 reservation or special figure 2 reservation that special figure lottery is not performed on the basis of the result of the pre-reading judgment at the optional timing of special figure fluctuation production Is possible. The pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation degree for the special view 1 suspension or the special view 2 suspension, and functions as an effect that causes a jackpot to be expected from before the variable display of the special view.

  When the game ball wins in the first starting opening 20 and the special view 1 suspension occurs, for example, as shown in FIG. 20A, the suspension image G5 indicating the number of special view 1 suspension suggests the jackpot expectation Display mode is displayed as "☆". There are a plurality of types of display modes that indicate the jackpot expectation degree that display colors are different from one another. Here, blue, red and gold are provided as modes that indicate the jackpot expectation, and the jackpot expectation is set to be higher in the order of blue <red <gold. The pre-reading effect can be performed for one or both of the special view 1 suspension and the special view 2 suspension. The pre-reading effect is not limited to the display mode of the reserve image G5, and can be appropriately changed or added.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 81 [main control main processing]
Next, control of a game by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described based on FIGS. The game RAM 84 is provided with counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the control of the game by the game control microcomputer 81 described below. Also, the initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1". When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the gaming control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the program of the main control main processing shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on process, permission setting for access to the game RAM 84, setting of the game CPU 82, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed.

  Next to the power-on process, the interrupt is inhibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B are incremented by one and updated. When the upper limit value is reached, the counter value of each random number is returned to "0" and added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than “0”, or may be randomly changed. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is finished, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the main timer interrupt process (S005) is possible. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 82, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and before the main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started next, various patterns by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) The process of updating the counter value of the random number is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

[Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), the gaming control microcomputer 81 also takes in a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the lower plate 612 being full, and serves as lower plate full data for gaming RAM 84 Store in the output buffer of

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S500). After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next main timer interrupt processing (S005) is started.

  After the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103), the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a sensor detection process (S104), and then performs a normal operation process (S105), and further performs a special operation process (S106) Do. The sensor detection process, the normal operation process and the special operation process will be described later.

  Next to the special operation process (S106), a distribution apparatus control process for controlling the distribution apparatus 36 is performed (S107). When the final round (16 rounds) of the big hit game starts in the sorting device control process, the gaming control microcomputer 81 opens V for 15 seconds.

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S108), and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As the other process (S108), a power-off monitoring process when the power is shut off, update of a timer provided in the game RAM 84, and the like are performed. Further, as another process (S108), a payout control process of paying out a prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first start opening 20, the prize ball counter for the second start opening 22, the prize ball counter for the first large winning opening 30, and the prize ball counter for the second large winning opening 32. And, it is checked whether or not the winning ball counter for the general winning opening 27 exceeds “0”, and if “0” is exceeded, a winning ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 110. Then, when transmitting a winning ball signal, an updating process is performed in which the winning ball counter related to the signal is decremented by "1".

  Then, the gaming control microcomputer 81 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing (see FIG. 27) until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 82 (see FIG. 27), and the interrupt pulse is input. And (after about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 81 is a command set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Output etc.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the general winning opening 27, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 27a (S201). If the gaming ball has not won the general winning opening 27 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if the gaming ball has won in the general winning opening 27 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of gaming balls are A general winning opening ball process for paying out the winning balls is performed (S202). In the general winning a prize winning ball processing, the number of winning balls ("3" in the present embodiment) according to the winning in the general winning a prize opening 27 is added to the prize ball counter for the general winning a prize opening 27.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the gaming ball has not passed the gate 28 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S206. On the other hand, if the gaming ball passes through the gate 28 (YES in S203), it is determined whether or not the general drawing operation status = 1 described later, in other words, neither the common drawing variable display nor the auxiliary game is played It is determined whether or not (S204). If the drawing operation status is not 1 (NO in S204), the process proceeds to step S206, and if the drawing operation status is 1 (YES in S204), the normal symbol random number counter (label-TRND-F) is selected. The normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the common drawing storage unit provided in the game RAM 84 (S205), and the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won a prize in the second starting opening 22, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the second starting opening sensor 22a. If the game ball does not win in the second start opening 22 (NO in S206), the process proceeds to step S213, and if the game ball wins in the second start opening 22 (YES in S206), the game ball is predetermined The second starting mouth prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S207). In the second starting mouth winning ball processing, the number of winning balls ("4" in the present embodiment) according to the winning on the second starting opening 22 is added to the winning ball counter for the second starting opening 22.

  Next, the number of special figure 2 reservations (specifically, the numerical value of the counter (special figure 2 reservation number counter) for counting special figures 2 reservations provided in the game RAM 84) is 4 or more (upper limit number of memories) It is determined whether there is any (S208). If the special figure 2 reserve number is "4" or more (YES in S208), the process proceeds to step S213, but if the special figure 2 reserve number is not "4" or more (less than "4") ( A special figure 2 reservation number addition process is performed (S209). In the special figure 2 pending number addition process, the special figure 2 pending number counter is incremented by “1”, and the special figure 2 pending number indicated by the special figure 2 pending display 432 is increased by “1”.

  Subsequently, special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), special figure variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND- The special figure 2 related random number consisting of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related random number buffer provided in the gaming RAM 84 (S210).

  Next, a second start winning command identification process is performed (S211). In the second start winning command identification process, the current gaming state and the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S210 are collated with the second starting opening start winning command determination table shown in FIG. Is specified, and the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 84.

  Subsequently, the gaming control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S210 in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 852 (S212).

  Subsequently, in step S213, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the first starting opening 20, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a. If the game ball has not won in the first start opening 20 (NO in S213), the process proceeds to step S220. If the game ball has won in the first start opening 20 (YES in S213), the game ball is determined to be predetermined. The first starting mouth winning ball processing for paying out the number of winning balls is performed (S214). In the first starting mouth winning ball processing, the number of winning balls ("4" in the present embodiment) according to the winning on the first starting opening 20 is added to the winning ball counter for the first starting opening.

  Next, the number of special figure 1 reservations (specifically, the numerical value of a counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) for counting the number of special illustration 1 reservations provided in the game RAM 84) is 4 or more (upper limit memory number) It is determined whether or not (S215). If the special figure 1 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S215), the process proceeds to step S220, but if the special figure 1 reservation number is not "4" or more (less than) (NO in S215) And the special figure 1 pending number addition process is performed (S216). In the special figure 1 pending number addition process, the special figure 1 pending number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 1 pending number indicated by the special figure 1 pending display 431 is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), special figure variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND- The special figure 1 related random number consisting of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related random number buffer provided in the gaming RAM 84 (S217).

  Next, a first start winning command identification process is performed (S218). In the first start winning command specifying process, the first starting winning command is checked in the first starting winning start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 with the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S217. Is specified, and the specified first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 84.

  Subsequently, the gaming control microcomputer 81 stores the special view 1 related random number acquired in step S 217 in the storage area corresponding to the current special view 1 hold count in the special view 1 hold storage unit 851 (S 219).

  In step S220, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the first large winning opening 30, that is, whether the first large winning opening sensor 30a has detected the gaming ball. If the game ball has not won the first large winning opening 30 (NO in S220), the process proceeds to step S224, and if the game ball has won the first large winning opening 30 (YES in S220), It is determined whether the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter provided in the RAM 84 is "9" or more (S221). The special winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 32 in one round game of the big hit game. The special winning opening winning counter is cleared each time each round game is over. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of winning is set to "9". Thus, the process of step S221 is performed.

  If the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (YES in S221), the process proceeds to step S224, the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more, that is, less than "9" And (NO at S221), the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is incremented by 1 (S222), and the first big winning opening winning ball processing for paying out the predetermined number of winning balls to the player is performed (S223) ), Go to step S224. In the first big winning prize winning ball processing, the number of winning balls ("14" in the present embodiment) according to the winning of the first big winning prize 30 is added to the prize ball counter for the first big winning prize. Do.

  In step S224, the gaming control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won in the second large winning opening 32, that is, whether or not the second large winning opening sensor 32a has detected the gaming ball. If the gaming ball has not won the second large winning opening 32 (NO in S224), the process proceeds to step S228, and if the gaming ball has won the second large winning opening 32 (YES in S224), the large winning It is determined whether the counter value of the mouth winning counter is "9" or more (S225).

  If the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (YES in S225), the process proceeds to step S228, and the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more, that is, less than "9" And (NO at S225), the counter value of the special winning opening winning counter is incremented by 1 (S226), and the second large winning opening winning ball processing is carried out to pay out the predetermined number of winning balls to the player (S227) ), Go to step S228. In the second winning prize winning ball processing, the number of winning balls ("14" in the present embodiment) according to the winning for the second winning prize port 32 is added to the prize ball counter for the second winning prize port. Do.

  In step S228, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the game ball has passed the specific area 34 (enters the specific area 34), that is, whether the game area has been detected by the specific area sensor 34a. If the game ball has not passed the specific area 34 (NO in S228), the sensor detection process is finished, and if the game ball has passed the specific area 34 (YES in S228), is it during the V effective period? It is determined whether or not (S229). The V effective period is a period during which V is open in the distribution apparatus control process. If it is not in the V effective period (NO in S229), the sensor detection processing is finished, and if it is in the V effective period (YES in S229), the V passage according to the passage (V passage) of the specific region 34 in the V effective period. A process is performed (S230), and the sensor detection process is complete | finished. In the V passing process, the gaming control microcomputer 81 turns on a V flag indicating that the gaming ball has passed the specific area 34 (enters the specific area 34) during the V effective period, to a predetermined area of the gaming RAM 84. Set pass command to output buffer. By turning on the V flag, a high probability state is set in the game state setting process at the end of the big hit game.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, normal operation processing relating to the control of the common picture display 42 and the electric chow 23 will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, the processing relating to the spread map display 42 and the electric chew 23 is divided into four statuses (steps). Then, “normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of those statuses. In the normal operation processing (S105), the gaming control microcomputer 81 first confirms the "normal operation status" (S1101). If the "normal operation status" is "1", the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "2", the normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed, When the “normal operation status” is “3”, the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4”, the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The “normal operation status” is set to “1” in the initial setting.

  The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed while the variable display of the common drawing and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit 86. Furthermore, the common drawing fluctuation pattern determination is performed based on the current gaming state to determine the common drawing fluctuation pattern, and the variable display of the common drawing fluctuation of the common drawing fluctuation time according to the determined common drawing fluctuation pattern To start and change the normal operation status to "2".

  The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed during variable display of a common figure. In the normal symbol variation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the spread diagram variation time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the current diagram being executed (whether or not the variable display of the variation map is ended). If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the stop display of the common drawing is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3".

  The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process that is performed when the drawing is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop display of the common drawing in progress has ended (the stop display of the common view is ended) If it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether the stop-displayed popular map is a hit symbol or not. If it is not a hit symbol (if the stop-displayed ordinary drawing is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbol is in the stop display mode, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table.

  The auxiliary game control process (S1105) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special operation processing]
Next, special operation processing relating to the control of the special view display 41, the special view hold display 43, and the big winning device 31, 33 will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, the processing relating to the special view display 41, the special view hold display 43, and the big winning devices 31, 33 is divided into five statuses (steps). And "special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of those statuses. The gaming control microcomputer 81 first confirms the "special operation status" (S1501). When the "special operation status" is "1", the game control microcomputer 81 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502), and when the "special operation status" is "2", the special symbol fluctuation A process (S1503) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3", the special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4", the jackpot game control A process (S1505) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", a game state setting process (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

  The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process that is performed while the special display variable display and the jackpot game are not being performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol variation process (S1503) is a process performed during the variable display of the special figure. The special symbol variation process will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol determination process (S1504) is a process performed when the special view is stopped and displayed. The special symbol determination process will be described in detail later.

  The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. The gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a jackpot gaming control process to perform a jackpot gaming according to the jackpot gaming control table shown in FIG. When the jackpot game is over, change the special operation status to "5".

  The game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting the game state according to the jackpot symbol, ON / OFF of the V flag (presence or absence of V passage during the jackpot game), etc. when the jackpot game ends. If there is a V passage during the jackpot game, a high probability state is set by turning on the high probability flag in the high probability flag area of the gaming RAM 84. Further, at this time, a prescribed number of times (a high probability prescribed number) at which the high probability state can be set (continue) without winning a jackpot is set in a high probability remaining number counter provided in the gaming RAM 84. Also, the time saving flag is set to the time saving flag area of the game RAM 84 to set the time saving state. Further, at this time, a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of time reductions) which can set (continue) the time reduction state without winning a jackpot is set in a time reduction remaining number counter provided in the gaming RAM 84.

[Special symbol standby process]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the special drawing 2 reserve number is "0" (S1601). In the case where the number of reserved special figures 2 is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, in the case where there is no storage of special figure 2 related random numbers acquired due to the winning of the second starting opening 22, special figures 1 It is determined whether the number of reservations is "0" (S1608). And, when the special figure 1 reservation number is also “0” (YES in S1608), that is, when there is no storage of the special figure 1 related random number acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the customer It is determined whether the waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol waiting process is finished, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1618), a customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619) The customer waiting flag is turned on (S1620), and the special symbol waiting process is ended.

  In addition, when the special figure 2 reserve number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserve number is not “0” (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no reserve information in special figure 2, but the first start When there is one or more storage (special information of special figure 1) of the special figure 1 related random number acquired due to the winning in the mouth 20, special figure 1 judgment processing (S1609) and special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment The process (S1610) is performed.

  In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the one stored first among the special symbol random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reserve storage unit 851 is read out, and the jackpot determination table (according to the current gaming state) Based on FIG. 11 (A), it is determined whether the jackpot or the loss (a jackpot determination). At present, in the normal probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the normal probability state jackpot determination table, and when the high probability state is used, the jackpot determination is performed using the high probability state jackpot determination table.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out and the jackpot symbol type determination (jackpot symbol type judgment) is performed based on the first jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 11B). Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special view buffer provided in the gaming RAM 84, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 84. If the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", the lost symbol data representing the loss is set in the special view buffer, and the symbol designating command representing the loss is set in the output buffer.

  Next, the special view 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current time non-short state is currently set (S1651). If it is in the non-time-short state (YES in S1651), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-time-short state is selected (S1652) and then the process proceeds to step S1654; After the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the state is selected (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

  In step S1654, the gaming control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is "big hit". If it is a big hit (YES in S1654), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for big hit is selected from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1659) and then the step Proceeding to S1660, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1654), reach determination is performed (S1655). In reach determination, reach random numbers are read, and the reach random numbers are collated with a reach determination table (see FIG. 11C) according to the current gaming state (non-short time state / short time state), and there is no reach or no reach Determine if

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the reach determination in step S1655 is "with reach" (S1656). If there is a reach (YES at S1656), a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach presence loss is selected from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658) After that, the process proceeds to step S1660, and if there is no reach (NO in S1656), the current special figure 1 reservation number is confirmed, and in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. Then, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the reach-less loss according to the special figure 1 reservation number is selected (S1657), and the process proceeds to step S1660.

  In step S1660, the gaming control microcomputer 81 reads the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, and collates the special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659, Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Determination The special figure 1 variation pattern determination is performed. Subsequently, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the output buffer (S1661), and the special figure fluctuation according to the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1662), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is ended, and the process returns to the special symbol standby process. The special operation timer is updated by 4 ms in the other processing (S108) of FIG. In addition, the special figure 1 fluctuation start command which is set, the information regarding the special symbol type (that it is special figure 1), the information regarding the special figure 1 decision processing (S1609) concerning the result of jackpot decision which is done with Information related to the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610) in FIG.

  Subsequently, the gaming control microcomputer 81 causes the special view 1 display 411 to start variable display of the special view 1 based on the special view change time according to the special view 1 change pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611) .

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special view 1 reserve storage unit 851 by one from the current position to the side where it is read, and the special view 1 reserve storage unit 851 The special figure 1 reserve storage unit shift process is executed to clear the storage area corresponding to the first reserve (the storage area farthest from the read side) in (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 hold is digested in the order in which it is held.

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 81 subtracts “1” from the special view 1 hold count counter (S 1613), and changes the special view 1 hold count indicated by the special view 1 hold display 431 by decreasing “1” ( S1614), the special operation status is changed to "2" (S1615).

  Thereafter, the gaming control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), and if it is ON (YES in S1616), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1617), and the special symbol standby process is performed. If not finished (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is ended without executing step S1617.

  In addition, when the special figure 2 reservation number is not “0” in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, there is one or more storage of special figure 2 related random numbers acquired due to winning in the second starting port 22. In the case, the special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) are basically the same process contents as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) .

  The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) is the same process as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609) except that the table used in the big hit symbol type determination is the second big hit symbol type determination table, and therefore the description is omitted. . Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) is basically the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (except that the table used in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination is the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table ( Since the process is the same as that of S1610), the description is omitted.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special view 2 display 412 to start variable display of the special view 2 based on the special view change time corresponding to the special view change pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special view 2 reserve storage unit 852 by one from the current position to the side where it is read out, and the special view 2 reserve storage unit 852 Special figure 2 reserve storage section shift processing which clears the storage territory (the storage territory which is farthest from the side which is read out) which corresponds to the 4th retention in the (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 suspension is digested in the order in which it was suspended.

  Subsequently, the gaming control microcomputer 81 subtracts the special figure 2 pending number counter by “1” (S1606), and decreases the special figure 2 pending number indicated by the special figure 2 pending indicator 432 by “1” to change it (S1607) ), The special operation status is changed to “2” (S1615), and the process proceeds to step S1616.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special view based on the special view 1 suspension is performed only when the special view 2 suspension is “0” (in the case of YES in S1601). That is, the special figure 2 reserve digest is executed prior to the special figure 1 reserve digest. And in this embodiment, it is easier for the player to win the jackpot symbol with a large profit for the player than the lottery based on the special view 2 suspension based on the special view 2 suspension (see FIG. 11B). .

[Special symbol variation process]
Next, special symbol variation processing will be described using FIG. In the special symbol variation process (S1503), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether to end the variable image display of the special figure, that is, the special figure variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (special operation counter = 0) (S1701). When the special display variation display is not ended (NO in S1701), the special symbol variation processing is ended, and when the variable display of the special drawing is ended (YES in S1701), the special display variable display is displayed on the special view display 41. Are terminated, and the special figure is stopped and displayed according to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost symbol data) set in the special view buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 (S1702).

  Subsequently, the special figure settling time (for example, 0.8 seconds) set in advance is set to the special operation timer (S1703), and the special figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the variable display of the special figure is ended is output buffer The special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol variation process is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, special symbol determination processing will be described using FIG. In the special symbol determination process (S1504)), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the stop display of the special view is ended, that is, the special figure determination time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed ( It is determined whether or not the special operation counter = 0) (S1751). When the stop display of the special view is not ended (NO in S1751), the special symbol determination process is ended, and when the stop display of the special view is ended (YES in S1751), the high probability state (high probability flag ON) It is determined whether or not (S1752).

  If it is not the high probability state (NO in S1752), the process proceeds to step S1756, and if it is the high probability state (YES in S1752), the remaining number of variable display of the special view executable in the high probability state (time The value of the high probability remaining number counter for counting the remaining number is decremented by "1" (S1753), and it is determined whether the value of the high probability remaining number counter is "0" (S1754). If the value of the high probability remaining number counter (high probability remaining number) is not "0" (NO in S1754), the process proceeds to step S1756, and the value of the high probability remaining number counter (high probability remaining number) is "0". If (YES at S1754), the high probability state is shifted to the normal probability state (the high probability flag is turned OFF) (S1755).

  In step S1756, the gaming control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving state (time saving flag is ON) at present. If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1756), the process proceeds to step S1760, and if it is the time saving state (YES in S1756), the remaining number of variable display of the special view executable in the time saving state The value of the time short remaining number counter to be measured is decremented by "1" (S1757), and it is judged whether the value of the time short remaining number counter is "0" (S1758). If the value of the time short remaining counter (time short remaining number) is not "0" (NO in S1758), the process proceeds to step S1760, and if the value of the time short remaining number counter (time short remaining number) is "0" (S1758 YES), shift the time saving state to the non-time saving state (turn the time saving flag OFF) (S1759).

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state command indicating the current state in the output buffer (S1760), and determines whether the special view currently displayed for stop is a big hit symbol (S1761). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1761), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1765), and the special symbol determination process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is a big hit symbol in step S1761 (YES in S1761), the gaming state is reset (specifically, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number counter and the time remaining number counter Set to "0" (S1762). Subsequently, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs jackpot game preparation processing (S1763), changes the special operation status to "4" (S1764), and ends the special symbol determination processing. In the jackpot game preparation process, a special game control table (TBL No. 9-1 to 9-3) corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined area of the gaming RAM 84, and a jackpot indicating that the jackpot game is open. The opening flag is turned on in the predetermined area of the game RAM 84, and the predetermined opening time (the time from the start of the big hit game to the start of one round) is set in the special operation timer according to the type of the big hit symbol. The jackpot opening command according to the type of jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 84. The jackpot opening command according to the type of jackpot symbol indicates that a jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) according to the type of jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed is started.

6. Control of the effect by the effect control microcomputer 91 [sub control main processing]
Next, control of effects by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. 38 to 42. A counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like appearing in the following description of control of effects by the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the effect RAM 94. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program for sub control main processing shown in FIG. 38 from the effect ROM 93 and executes it.

  As shown in the figure, in the sub control main process, first, a power on process according to the power on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the effect CPU 92, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, interrupt is prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for performing determination regarding various effects are updated. The effect determination random numbers include SP reach pattern determination random numbers, L reach pattern determination random numbers, N reach pattern determination random numbers, normal variation effect pattern determination random numbers, and SP reach start title advance notice pattern random numbers, which will be described later. Also, there are various random numbers for determining the contents of the effect such as the random numbers for driving light emission effect light emission color notice pattern determination. As an example, the method of updating the determination random number counter for various effects can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. The random number value may be added by two instead of one by one when updating. The same applies to the random number updating process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 (for example, special figure variation effect start command, customer wait start command, opening effect start command, round effect start described later) The command and the ending effect start command etc. are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 which has received the command displays an image on the display units 7a and 8a according to the received command (performs various effects by the image). Further, the sub control board 90 causes the speaker 11 to output sound (performs various effects by sound) through the sound control circuit 106, along with various effects performed by the image control board 100, and a lamp control circuit The frame lamp 12 and the rear panel light emitting device 154 are made to emit light through 107 (to execute various effects by light emission) or to operate the movable devices 13, 14, 15, 16 (to perform various effects by the operation) Do) As various effects, there are special view fluctuation effects, jackpot game effects (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), customer waiting effects, and the like.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits an interrupt (S4005). After that, step S4002 to step S4005 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, execution of reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is possible.

  The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time an STB signal (strobe signal), that is, various commands sent from the main control board 80, is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands received and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 94. This reception interrupt process is executed prior to other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 1 ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs an input process (S4101). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates hemispherical button switch data based on the detection signal from the hemispherical button detection switch 63a. Further, in the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates sword type button switch data based on the detection signal from the sword type button detection switch 64a. Further, in the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates deformation operation unit switch data based on the detection signal from the deformation operation unit detection switch 703.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs light emission data creation processing in a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later (S4207) in order to cause the frame lamp 12 and the panel back light emitting device 154 to emit light The light emission data created in (1) is output to the lamp control circuit 107. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 12 and the panel back light emitting device 154 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs movable device control processing (S4103). In the movable device control process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates drive data to perform movable object effects for operating the movable devices 13, 14, 15, 16 and the deformation operation unit 701 at a predetermined timing, or Output. Drive data set in each process in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is also output in this process. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs movable body effect to operate the movable devices 13, 14, 15, 16 and the deformation operation unit 701 in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4104), and ends the 1 ms timer interrupt processing.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 10 ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a received command analysis process of analyzing a command or the like stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs effect timer update processing for updating a timer for measuring time relating to each effect such as special view fluctuation effect, operation promotion effect, and customer waiting effect (S4202). Furthermore, a customer waiting effect execution process (S 4203) for starting the customer waiting effect is performed.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 generates the hemispherical button switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt processing and the sword type button switch for the hemispherical button switch data, the sword type button switch data and the transformation operation unit switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt processing. A button state acquisition process stored in the RAM for effect 94 as data or deformation operation unit switch data is performed (S4204). The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize the presence or absence of the operation of the hemispherical button 63, the sword button 64, or the deformation operation unit 701 by the button state acquisition process.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets and cancels a period in which the operation of the hemispherical button 63, the sword button 64, and the transformation operation unit 701 such as the sword button operation valid period described above is set and released. Control processing is performed (S4205). In a period in which the operation of the hemispherical button 63, the sword button 64, and the transformation operation unit 701 is effective, the player performs an operation promoting effect that prompts the player to operate the hemispherical button 63, the sword button 64, and the transformation operation unit 701. When the hemispherical button 63, the sword button 64, or the transformation operation unit 701 is operated, a command indicating that the operation is performed is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94 in the button operation effective period control process. . The set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the transmission process of step S4004. When the image control board 100 receives a command indicating that the hemispherical button 63, the sword-shaped button 64, or the deformation operation unit 701 has been operated, the image control board 100 performs an operation effect (image display) according to the operation.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs sound control processing (S4206). In the voice control process, as described later, creation of voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 11) and voice on the basis of the effect contents and the like indicated by the special view fluctuation effect data etc. An output to the control circuit 106 is performed.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs light emission data creation processing (S4207). In the light emission data creation process, the light emission data is created based on the effect contents such as the special view fluctuation effect data set in the effect RAM 94 as described later.

[Receive command analysis process]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first receives a start winning command (a first start winning command or a second start winning command) from the main control board 80, in other words, receives a start winning command. It is judged whether it stored in the buffer (S4301). If the start winning command has been received (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if the start winning command is not received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

  In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs start winning processing in accordance with the game ball winning in the first starting opening 20 and the second starting opening 22. In the start winning process, the received start winning command is stored in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 (see FIG. 8) in the effect RAM 94. Here, if the effect control microcomputer 91 is the first start winning command, it stores it in the first start winning command hold storage 951 (see FIG. 8) in the start winning command hold storage 95. On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the second start winning command hold storage 952 (see FIG. 8) in the start winning command hold storage 95 if it is the second start winning command. The first start winning command hold storage 951 and the second start prize command hold storage 952 are the same as the special view 1 hold storage 851 and the special view 2 hold storage 852 of the gaming RAM 84 of the main control board 80. It is configured. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the stored start winning command, and performs a lottery as to whether or not to execute pre-reading effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree. The pre-reading effect includes, in addition to a holding effect for displaying the number of special drawing holdings in a special mode, a continuous preliminary playing effect and the like which are mutually related over variable displays of a plurality of consecutive special drawing. When it is determined to execute these pre-reading effects, the pre-reading effect start command for performing the determined effects is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94.

  In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the symbol designating command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305, while if the symbol designating command is received (YES in S4303), the symbol designating command is RAM94 for effect It stores in the special view analysis result storage unit 96 (see FIG. 8) in (S4304). In addition, the information (special drawing analysis result) which the microcomputer 91 for presentation control acquired here shall be suitably applicable also in the process performed after this.

  In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the special figure fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the special figure fluctuation start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure fluctuation start command is not received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4307, while if the special figure fluctuation start command is received (YES in S4305), the special figure fluctuation special effect for starting is started. A figure change production start process (S4306) is performed.

  In the special figure variation production start process, the received special figure variation start command is stored in the special figure variation pattern analysis result storage unit 97 (see FIG. 8) in the production RAM 94. Here, the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 (special pattern fluctuation pattern analysis result) can be appropriately used also in the processing to be executed thereafter. The effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the special figure change start command, and determines the special effect (special figure change effect pattern) of the special figure change effect based on the analysis result. The effect control microcomputer 91 starts a special figure change effect according to the determined special figure change effect pattern.

  In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the special view change stop command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the special view change stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If production control microcomputer 91 does not receive the special figure fluctuation stop command (NO in S4307), it proceeds to step S4309, while if it receives the special figure fluctuation stop command (YES in S4307), special figure fluctuation Special figure fluctuation production end processing (S4308) is performed to end the effect (stop the fluctuation display of the production symbol and the small symbol and perform the stop display).

  In special figure fluctuation production end processing, special figure fluctuation stop command is analyzed, special figure fluctuation production is ended appropriately on the basis of the analysis result (the fluctuation indication of production design EZ1-EZ3 and small design KZ1-KZ3 is stopped) In the output buffer of the effect RAM 94, a special-image variation effect end command for setting is made. When the image control board 100 receives the special figure change production end command, it ends the special figure change production under execution (stops the effect designs EZ1 to EZ3 and the small designs KZ1 to KZ3 during change).

  In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the big hit opening command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the big hit opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 91 has not received the jackpot opening command (NO in S4309), the process proceeds to step S4311. On the other hand, if the jackpot opening command has been received (YES in S4309), the opening of the jackpot game is started. The accompanying jackpot opening effect start process is performed (S4310). In the big hit opening production start process, the production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the big hit opening command, and based on the analysis result, whether or not to execute the big hit opening production according to the big hit game opening to be executed from now on If it decides and executes, select the contents of the big hit opening production (big hit opening production pattern), and start the big hit opening production start command for starting the big hit opening production with the selected big hit opening production pattern Set in the output buffer.

  In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the round number designation command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the round number designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the round number designation command has not been received (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313. On the other hand, if the round number designation command has been received (YES in S4311), a round effect start process is performed along with the start of the round game. (S4312). In the round effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the round number designating command and determines whether or not to execute the round effect according to the round game to be started from now, and if it is to be executed, the round effect The effect content (round effect pattern) of is selected, and a round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94.

  In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the jackpot ending command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the jackpot ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the jackpot ending command has not been received (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4316, while if the jackpot ending command has been received (YES in S4313), the jackpot ending effect start processing associated with the start of the jackpot ending S4314) and an effect mode setting process (S4315) are performed.

  The production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the big hit ending command in the big hit ending production start process, determines whether or not to execute the big hit ending production according to the big hit game ending to be executed from now on, and executes it. If the jackpot ending effect presentation contents (jackpot ending effect pattern) is selected, a jackpot ending effect start command according to the selected jackpot ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is a process for setting the effect mode after the big hit game based on the analysis result of the big hit ending command and the presence or absence of V passage during the big hit game in the effect mode setting process (draw mode) Process to control the The presence or absence of V passage can be recognized by turning on / off a V passage designation flag described later.

  In step S4316, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the V-pass command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the V-pass command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the V passage command has not been received (NO in S4316), the process proceeds to step S4318, while if the V passage command has been received (YES in S4316), V passage presentation start processing associated with V passage is performed (S4317) . In the V passage effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns on a V passage specification flag indicating that V passage has occurred in the V passage specification flag area of the effect RAM 94, and the V passage is a big hit in execution. It is determined whether or not it is the first V passage in the game, and if it is the first V passage, a V passage effect start command for notifying the V passage is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94. If it is not the first V passage, the V passage effect start process is ended without setting the V passage effect start command in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94. That is, the V-pass effect is performed only in response to the first V-pass in the jackpot game.

  In step S4318, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a gaming state command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the gaming state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the gaming state command has not been received (NO in S4318), the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4320, while if the gaming state command has been received (YES in S4318), the gaming state command is analyzed and The game state setting process for specifying the game state indicated by the game state command and setting the game state is performed (S4319). In the game state setting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a game state flag corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state command in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 94. For example, if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command indicates the normal probability state and the non-short time state, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the gaming state flag “00H” in the gaming state flag area of the effect RAM 94. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag “01H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 94 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the normal probability state and the short time state. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag “02H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 94 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the high probability state and the short time state. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag “03H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 94 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the high probability state and the non-time-short state.

  In step S4320, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the customer waiting command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4320), the reception command analysis processing is finished, while if the customer waiting command is received (YES in S4320), the customer waiting effect waiting process (S4321). In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a waiting time (for example, 20 seconds for waiting time for customer waiting effect) until the customer waiting effect is started after the stop display of the effect pattern and the small symbol is performed in the customer waiting effect waiting process. Set to customer waiting presentation timer. Note that whether or not this waiting time has elapsed is monitored in the customer waiting effect execution process of step S4203. If it is determined in step S4203 that the waiting time has elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a customer waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. At the left edge of the front frame 53 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a deformation operation unit 700 provided with a deformation operation unit 701 is provided.

  First, the basic configuration and operation of the deformation operation unit 700 will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, the deformation operation unit 700 includes a deformation operation unit 701 for the player to operate, and a storage unit 702 in which a storage recess 702a for storing the deformation operation unit 701 is formed; A deformation operation unit motor 700m (not shown) including a stepping motor for operating the unit 701, and a deformation operation unit detection switch 703 provided in the vicinity of the deformation operation unit 701 and detecting that the deformation operation unit 701 has been operated. And have. The deformation operation unit 701 includes a holding unit 701a that can be held when the player performs an operation, an upper rendering unit 701b connected to the upper part of the holding unit 701a, and a lower part connected to the lower part of the holding unit 701a. And an effect unit 701c.

  The deformation operation unit 700 has an appearance in which the deformation operation unit 701 has moved to the appearance position (first position) where the deformation operation unit 701 has appeared from the storage recess 702a, and a storage position in which the deformation operation unit 701 is stored in the storage recess 702a (second It can be changed by the deformation operation unit motor 700m to the storage state operated to the position). Fig. 43 (A) is a perspective view showing that the deformation operation unit 700 is in the appearance state, and Fig. 43 (B) is a perspective view showing that the deformation operation unit 700 is in the storage state. is there. The deformation operation unit 700 is normally in the storage state, and is changed from the storage state to the appearance state when the operation unit effect using the deformation operation unit 701 described later is performed. Then, with the end of the operation section effect, the appearance state is changed to the storage state.

  When the deformation operation unit 700 is in the appearance state, the player can easily grasp the holding unit 701a, and can perform a pushing operation of pushing the deformation operation unit 701 backward. When the deformation operation unit 700 is in the stored state, it becomes difficult for the player to grip or grip the grip portion 701a, and it becomes impossible to perform the pressing operation. When the deformation operation unit 700 is in the appearance state, the holding portion 701a, the upper rendering portion 701b, and the lower rendering portion 701c form a U shape (a shape capable of a pressing operation) (FIG. 43A) On the other hand, when the deformation operation unit 700 is in the stored state, a shape in which the grip portion 701a and the lower effect portion 701c are vertically aligned, and the upper effect portion 701b is folded behind the grip portion 701a (a shape in which the pressing operation is impossible) (FIG. 43 (B)). By visually observing the U-shaped deformation operation unit 701, the player can recognize that the holding operation can be performed by gripping the holding unit 701a, while visually observing the folded shape deformation operation unit 701. By doing this, it is possible to recognize that the user can not hold the grip portion 701a and that the pressing operation can not be performed.

  As described above, by making the shape of the deformation operation unit 701 changeable, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, the upper effect portion 701b is accommodated in the accommodation recess 702a when the deformation operation unit 701 is in the accommodation position and is difficult to visually recognize, but when the deformation operation unit 701 is in the appearance position, it appears from inside the accommodation recess 702a. As the shape of the deformation operation unit 701 changes, it is possible to give a surprise to the player.

  FIG. 43C is a perspective view showing when a pressing operation is performed on the deformation operation unit 701 while the deformation operation unit 701 is operating at the appearance position. As shown in FIG. 43C, when the player holds the grip 701a and pushes the deformation operation unit 701 backward, the upper rendering unit 701b and the lower rendering unit 701c move backward together with the grip 701a. The deformation operation unit detection switch 703 can detect the pressing operation by the player by the movement of the deformation operation unit 701. On the other hand, when the deformation operation unit 701 is operating at the storage position, it is impossible for the grip unit 701a, the upper effect unit 701b and the lower effect unit 701c to move backward, and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 It becomes impossible to detect the pressing operation by the player.

  In addition, it is possible that the player's hand is near the deformation operation unit 701 in the vicinity of the upper effect unit 701 b and the lower effect unit 701 c in the storage unit (the player may be operating the deformation operation unit 701 Player detection sensors 704 a and 704 b for detecting the The player detection sensors 704 a and 704 b are disposed, for example, on the back side of the plating that has been painted so as to have a predetermined design for the purpose of improving the decorativeness of the storage section 702 and can not be viewed directly. Note that the player detection sensors 704a and 704b may be configured by any type of sensor as long as they can detect that the player may be operating the deformation operation unit 701. In the case of installation, it is preferable to use a capacitive touch sensor. In addition, a grip detection sensor 705 for detecting that the player is holding the grip 701a (that there is a possibility of operating the deformation operating unit 701) is provided in the holding unit 701a of the deformation operating unit 701. . The grip detection sensor 705 is also configured of a capacitive touch sensor. The grip detection sensor 705 is also disposed on the back side of the plating, and can not be viewed directly. In the player detection sensors 704a and 704b and the grip detection sensor 705, when the deformation operation unit 701 moves from the appearance position to the storage position, the player's hand is pinched between the deformation operation unit 701 and the storage unit 702. It is possible to detect what is possible.

  Further, in the grip portion 701a and the lower effect portion 701c of the deformation operation portion 701, design plates 706 and 707 in which characters and patterns of designs related to each other are drawn are provided. When the deformation operation unit 701 is in the storage position, the design plates 706 and 707 are arranged on the front, and the design of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is improved.

  Further, the upper effect portion 701b is provided with an operation plate 708 on which the characters "PUSH", which is information related to the pressing operation, are drawn. When the deformation operation unit 701 is in the appearance position, the operation plate 708 appears on the front, and supports the player's pressing operation.

  Next, the mechanical structure of the deformation operation unit 701 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 51 are left and right side views of the deformation operation unit 701. FIG. 44 and 45 show the deformation operation unit 701 in the stored state. Similarly, FIGS. 46 and 47 show the deformation operation unit 701 in the state between the storage state and the appearance state, ie, during the transformation from the storage state to the appearance state, or from the appearance state to the storage state. FIG. 49 shows the deformation operation unit 701 in the appearance state, and FIG. 47 shows the deformation operation unit 701 pushed back. Note that, for convenience, in FIGS. 44 to 51, members and parts that cause trouble in order to describe the mechanical structure of the deformation operation unit 701 are appropriately removed.

  The deformation operation unit 701 includes an operation unit main body 800 operated by the player, a deformation mechanism unit 810 that operates the operation unit main body 800 and allows the operation between the storage state and the appearance state, and the operation unit main body 800. It comprises a support member 820 to support and a body plate 830 to which the deformation mechanism 810 and the support member 820 are attached.

  The main body plate 830 is generally formed into a substantially vertically long rectangular shape in a front view. A deformation mechanism 810 is attached to the lower end of the main body plate 830, and a support member 820 is attached to a wide area immediately above it.

  The support member 820 is generally U-shaped in cross section in the vertical direction, and is formed into a substantially vertically long rectangular shape in a front view. The support member 820 has a substantially vertically elongated rectangular bottom (not shown) formed on the rear side, a plate-like right support plate 821 formed to project forward at the right edge of the bottom, and a bottom And a plate-like left support plate 822 formed to project forward at the left edge. The deformation operation portion 701 is fixed to the inner surface of the storage portion 702 by a right side support plate 821 and a left side support plate 822 by a predetermined fixing tool such as a screw.

  The operation unit main body 800 includes an upper base portion 701d and a lower base portion 701e, in addition to the grip portion 701a, the upper effect portion 701b, and the lower effect portion 701c. The grip portion 701a, the upper effect portion 701b, the lower effect portion 701c, the upper base portion 701d, and the lower base portion 701e are accommodated within the range of the width of the main body plate 830 and arranged in a plane.

  The lower base portion 701 e is disposed at the lowermost side in the operation unit main body 800. The lower base portion 701 e has a substantially key shape as a whole. Furthermore, the lower base portion 701 e is supported by the right side support plate 821 and the left side support plate 822. Specifically, the key-shaped bent side shorter tip portion of the lower base portion 701 e is rotatably supported by the right support plate 821 and a first rotation axis X1 formed vertically to the left support plate 822. It is done. The first rotation axis X1 is formed at the front lower end of the right side support plate 821 and the left side support plate 822. The lower base portion 701e is connected to the deformation mechanism portion 810, and is directly driven by the deformation mechanism portion 810 to rotate around the first rotation axis X1.

  The lower effect portion 701c is slidably connected to the lower base portion 701e along the long straight portion on the non-bent side of the lower base portion 701e. Further, the lower effect portion 701c has a substantially linear shape as a whole. The lower effect portion 701c is rotatably connected to the lower end portion of the grip portion 701a on the tip end side. In addition, a part of the lower effect portion 701c is inserted into the lower base portion 701e. In other words, the lower effect portion 701c is covered with the lower base portion 701e in a predetermined section in the length direction. The lower effect portion 701c and the lower base portion 701e are integrally configured to be rotatable.

  The upper base portion 701d is disposed above the lower base portion 701e. Further, the upper base portion 701d has a linear shape as a whole. The upper base portion 701 d is also supported by the right side support plate 821 and the left side support plate 822. In detail, the base end of the upper base portion 701 d is rotatably supported by the right side support plate 821 and a second rotation axis X 2 formed vertically to the left side support plate 822. Then, the upper base portion 701d rotates about the second rotation axis X2 as the lower base portion 701e rotates. The second rotation axis X2 is formed above the first rotation axis X1.

  The upper effect portion 701b is slidably connected to the upper base portion 701d along the linear shape of the upper base portion 701d. Further, the upper effect portion 701 b has a substantially key shape as a whole. The upper effect portion 701 b is rotatably connected to the upper end of the grip portion 701 a at the bent end of the key shape. Further, a part of the long side on the non-bent side of the upper rendering portion 701b is inserted into the inside of the upper base portion 701d. In other words, the upper effect portion 701 b is covered with the upper base portion 701 d in a predetermined section in the length direction. The upper effect portion 701 b and the upper base portion 701 d are integrally configured to be rotatable.

  When the deformation operating portion 701 is held in the stored state, the lower base portion 701e and the upper base portion 701d are in a posture in which the upper side is inclined slightly forward, and the lower base portion 701e is the upper base It is held so as to be parallel at a position slightly forward of the portion 701d. Further, in the stored state, the lower base portion 701e and the grip portion 701a are linearly arranged. In other words, the operation unit main body 800 is held in a generally folded state.

  Next, the deformation mechanism unit 810 will be described. The deformation mechanism unit 810 is provided at the lower end portion of the deformation operation unit 701. The deformation mechanism unit 810 includes a deformation operation unit motor 700m serving as a drive source, a pinion 811 and a rack 812.

  The deformation operation unit motor 700m is disposed such that a shaft serving as an output shaft is perpendicular to the main body plate 830, and a tip of the shaft is directed to the main body plate 830. A motor gear 700g is provided at the tip of the deformation operation unit motor 700m. The motor gear is composed of a spur gear.

  The pinion 811 is rotatably provided on a rotation axis parallel to the shaft formed near the shaft of the deformation operation unit motor 700m. The pinion 811 is configured by a two-step gear. That is, the pinion 811 is connected to the motor gear 700g and receives a first gear portion 811a receiving power from the deformation operation unit motor 700m, and a second gear portion 812b connected to the rack 812 and transmitting the power to the rack 812; have.

  The rack 812 has a vertically-long rectangular shape in a front view. The tips of the racks 812 are formed at the center in the left-right direction of the rack 812 so as to face the right over the entire length in the long side direction. When the deformation operation unit 701 is in the standby state, the second gear portion 812 b of the pinion 811 is connected to the upper end of the rack 812. Then, when the deformation operation unit motor 700m rotates from the right side to the left side from the right side (hereinafter, referred to as “first rotation direction”) from this standby state, the pinion 811 is opposite to the first rotation direction (hereinafter, The rack 812 is raised by rotating in the “second rotation direction”. At this time, the second gear portion 812 b of the pinion 811 is connected to the lower end of the rack 812. Thereafter, when the deformation operation unit motor 700m rotates in the second rotation direction from this state, the pinion 811 rotates in the first rotation direction, and the rack 812 is lowered.

  Next, a structure for deforming the operation unit main body 800 will be described. Around the upper end of the rack 812, a pair of first connection pieces 813 and a second connection piece 814 are provided. The first connection piece 813 is formed on the right side of a center line parallel to the long side direction of the main body plate 830 (hereinafter simply referred to as “center line of the main body plate 830”). On the other hand, the second connection piece 814 is formed on the left side of the center line of the main body plate 830.

  The first connection piece 813 and the second connection piece 814 are formed in the same shape by a plate. The first connection piece 813 and the second connection piece 814 project forward from the main body plate 830. Furthermore, the first connection piece 813 and the second connection piece 814 face each other in line symmetry with respect to the center line of the main body plate 830. The first connection piece 813 and the second connection piece 814 are rotatably supported at the tip end thereof at the other end of the lower base portion 701e at the bending side in the width direction with respect to the first rotation axis X1. doing.

  Therefore, for example, when the deformation operation unit motor 700m rotates in the first rotation direction and the rack 812 is lifted in the storage state, the lower base portion 701e passes the upper side from the rear side to the front side about the first rotation axis X1. In the direction toward the (hereinafter referred to as "the third rotation direction"). On the other hand, when the deformation operation unit motor 700m rotates in the second rotation direction and the rack 812 descends in the appearance state, the lower base portion 701e goes upward from the front side toward the rear side centering on the first rotation axis X1. It rotates in the direction (hereinafter referred to as "the fourth rotation direction").

  Further, in the vicinity of the inner surface of the right side support plate 821, a right side connection plate 823 for connecting the upper effect part 701b and the lower effect part 701c is disposed. The right connection plate 823 is made of a plate and is formed into a predetermined shape. Although the details will be described later, the movement of the right side connection plate 823 in the vertical direction is restricted, and the right side connection plate 823 is configured to be movable in the front and rear direction. In addition, the upper effect portion 701 b and the lower effect portion 701 c are rotatable with respect to the right connection plate 823.

  Most of the right connection plate 823 is hidden inside the right support plate 821, but the lower end of the right connection plate 823 appears below the right support plate 821. The right side support plate 821 is parallel to the right side surface of the bent side of the lower base portion 701 e and faces in the left-right direction. Then, in a portion appearing below the right side support plate 821, that is, at the lower end portion of the right side connection plate 823, the right lower arc guide hole 823a of an arc shape is formed such that the convex portion faces the rear side, It has the same width along the circumferential direction. The lower right circular arc guide hole 823a is formed between the first rotation axis X1 and the position where the first connection piece 813 supports the lower base portion 701e. In the upper end portion of the right connection plate 823, a right upper arc guide hole 823b of an arc shape is formed with the same width along the circumferential direction so that the convex portion faces the rear side. The right upper arc guide hole 823b is formed on the rear side of the second rotation axis X2.

  Here, as described above, part of the lower effect portion 701c is inserted into the lower base portion 701e. The inserted part extends to the vicinity of the first rotation axis X1, and its tip projects so as to overlap the shorter part of the lower base portion 701e on the bent side. A right lower arc-shaped projection 710a is formed at the tip end of the projection. The right lower arc projection 710a has a generally cylindrical shape with a diameter equal to the width of the right lower arc guide hole 823a. The right lower arc projection 710a is fitted into the right lower arc guide hole 823a. That is, the lower effect portion 701c and the right connection plate 823 are rotatably connected centering on the first rotation axis X1 by the lower right arc guide hole 823a and the right lower arc projection 710a inserted therein. When the lower effect portion 701c rotates, the right lower arc projection 710a slides in the right lower arc guide hole 823a so as to absorb the rotation. Therefore, the right connection plate 823 does not rotate or move in the up, down, left, right, and left directions due to the rotation of the lower effect portion 701c. When the deformation operation unit 701 is in the storage state, the right lower arc projection 710a is located at the lower end of the right lower arc guide hole 823a. On the other hand, when the deformation operation portion 701 is in the appearance state, the right lower arc projection 710a is located at the upper end of the right lower arc guide hole 823a.

  Further, as described above, a part of the upper effect portion 701b is inserted into the inside of the upper base portion 701d. The major part of the insertion extends to the vicinity of the second rotation axis X2, and the tip portion thereof protrudes in the axial direction of the upper base portion 701d. A right upper arc-shaped projection 710b is formed at the tip end of the projection. The right upper arc projecting portion 710b has a generally cylindrical shape whose diameter is the same as the width of the right upper arc guide hole 823b. The right upper arc projection 710b is fitted in the right upper arc guide hole 823b. That is, the upper effect portion 701b and the right connection plate 823 are rotatably connected centering on the second rotation axis X2 by the right upper arc guide hole 823b and the right upper arc projection 710b inserted therein. When the upper effect portion 701b rotates, the right upper arc projection 710b slides in the right upper arc guide hole 823b so as to absorb the rotation. Therefore, the right connection plate 823 does not rotate or move in the up, down, left, right, and left directions due to the rotation of the upper effect portion 701b. When the deformation operation unit 701 is in the stored state, the right upper arc projection 710b is located at the lower end of the right upper arc guide hole 823b. On the other hand, when the deformation operation portion 701 is in the appearance state, the right upper arc projection 710b is located at the upper end of the right upper arc guide hole 823b.

  Furthermore, a pair of right side straight projecting portions 823t are formed in the vicinity of the vertically central portion of the right side surface of the right side connection plate 823. The pair of right side straight line projecting portions 823t are formed side by side with a predetermined distance in the front-rear direction. Here, an auxiliary plate 825 made of a plate is held between the right side support plate 821 and the right side connection plate 823. The auxiliary plate 825 is formed with a straight right inner linear guide hole 825a in parallel with the front-rear direction. The right-side straight projection 823t is slidably fitted in the front-rear direction in the right-side inner straight guide hole 825a. Furthermore, a right outer linear guide 821a, which is slightly larger than the right inner linear guide hole 825a, is formed in the right support plate 821 in a state of completely overlapping the right inner linear guide hole 825a. The right inner straight guide hole 825a is completely exposed. Then, when the right side straight projection part 823t slides on the right inside straight line guide hole 825a, the right outside straight line guide 821a also slides.

  In the stored state, the front right side straight projection 823t is located at the front end of the right inner straight guide hole 825a and the right outer straight guide 821a, and the rear right side straight projection 823t is the right inner straight guide hole It is located in the front-back direction center of 825a and the right outside linear guide 821a. This state does not change until it appears. Then, when the operation unit main body 800 is operated from the appearance state, the pair of right side straight line projecting parts 823t is the rear side of the right side straight line guiding hole 825a and the right side outside straight line guide 821a. It can move backward until it reaches the end. A pair of right side straight projection parts 823t aligned in the front and rear direction is formed on the right side connection plate 823 in this manner, and is fitted into the right inside straight guide hole 825a and the right outside straight guide 821a formed in the front and rear direction. Therefore, movement of the operation unit main body 800 in the front-rear direction is possible, and movement in the vertical direction is restricted.

  Further, in the vicinity of the inner surface of the left side support plate 822, a left side connection plate 824 connecting the upper side base portion 701 d and the lower side base portion 701 e is disposed. The left connection plate 824 is made of a plate and is formed into a predetermined shape. Further, the left side connection plate 824 is rotatably connected at the lower end portion thereof in the vicinity of the widthwise center of the left side surface of the tip portion on the bent side of the lower base portion 701e. On the other hand, the left connection plate 824 is rotatably connected at the upper end portion thereof in the vicinity of the widthwise center of the left end surface of the base end portion of the upper base portion 701d.

  In the following, a portion where the left connection plate 824 and the lower base portion 701e are rotatably connected is referred to as "fourth rotation axis X4", and the left connection plate 824 and the upper base portion 701d are rotatable. The connected portion is referred to as “fifth rotation axis X5”. That is, the left connection plate 824 and the lower base portion 701e can rotate around the fourth rotation axis, and the left connection plate 824 and the upper base portion 701d can rotate around the fifth rotation axis. The fourth rotation axis X4 is formed rearward of the first rotation axis X1, and the fifth rotation axis X5 is formed rearward of the second rotation axis X2.

  When the lower base portion 701e rotates in the third rotation direction, that is, in the left side view clockwise when the deformation operation portion 701 is in the stored state, the fourth rotation axis X4 is the left side surface about the first rotation axis X1. It rotates clockwise by sight. Then, the left connection plate 824 moves upward so as to be kicked up from the lower base portion 701e while rotating counterclockwise with respect to the lower base portion 701e in a left side view according to the rotation. As a result, the left connection plate 824 tries to push the upper base portion 701d upward with the fifth rotation axis X5, so the upper base portion 701d rotates clockwise about the second rotation axis X2 in left side view. .

  In addition, when the lower base portion 701e rotates in the fourth rotation direction, that is, in the left side view counterclockwise when the deformation operation portion 701 is in the appearance state, the fourth rotation axis X4 is centered on the first rotation axis X1. Turn counterclockwise in left side view. Then, the left connection plate 824 moves downward so as to be pulled down while rotating clockwise in a left side view with respect to the lower base portion 701 e according to the rotation. As a result, the left connection plate 824 pulls the upper base portion 701d downward at the fifth rotation axis X5, so the upper base portion 701d rotates counterclockwise in left side view centering on the second rotation axis X2. Rotate.

  Furthermore, between the fourth rotation axis X4 and the fifth rotation axis X5 on the left side surface of the left connection plate 824, a left circular arc projecting portion 824t is formed which protrudes leftward. Here, in the left support plate 822, an arc-shaped left arc guide hole 822 a is formed with the same width along the circumferential direction so that the convex portion faces the rear side. The left arc projection 824t is slidably fitted in the left arc guide hole 822a. Therefore, with the rotation of the lower base portion 701e, the left arc projecting portion 824t slides in the left arc guide hole 822a. When the deformation operation unit 701 is in the storage state, the left arc projecting portion 824t is located at the lower end of the left arc guide hole 822a. On the other hand, when the deformation operation portion 701 is in the appearance state, the left arc projecting portion 824t is located at the upper end of the left arc guide hole 822a.

  As described above, when the deformation operation unit motor 700m rotates in the first rotation direction when the deformation operation unit 701 is in the stored state, the lower base portion 701e rotates in the third rotation direction so as to fall forward. Then, interlocking with the rotation, the upper base portion 701 d rotates in the third rotation direction so as to fall forward. Here, the lower effect portion 701c rotates in the third rotation direction about the first rotation axis X1 integrally with the lower base portion 701e. Further, the upper effect portion 701b is also rotated in the third rotation direction about the second rotation axis X2 integrally with the upper base portion 701d. At this time, since the lower effect portion 701c and the upper effect portion 701b are rotatably connected to the holding portion 701a, the lower effect portion 701c is rotated in the third rotation direction with respect to the holding portion 701a, and the lower effect portion 701c is The lower end portion is pushed forward, and the upper effect portion 701b pushes the upper end portion of the gripping portion 701a forward while rotating in the third rotation direction with respect to the gripping portion 701a. Then, when the rotation is completed, the lower base portion 701e and the upper base portion 701d become parallel in the front-rear direction and are held so as to face each other between the upper and lower directions, and the grip 701a is more forward than in the stored state. It is held parallel in the vertical direction on the side, and the operation unit main body 800 appears in a generally U-shaped state.

  On the other hand, when the deformation operation unit motor 700m rotates in the second rotation direction when the deformation operation unit 701 is in the appearance state, the lower base portion 701e rotates in the fourth rotation direction so as to rise backward. Then, interlocking with the rotation, the upper base portion 701 d rotates in the fourth rotation direction so as to rise upward. Here, the lower effect portion 701c rotates in the fourth rotation direction around the first rotation axis X1 integrally with the lower base portion 701e. Further, the upper effect portion 701b is also rotated in the fourth rotation direction about the second rotation axis X2 integrally with the upper base portion 701d. At this time, since the lower effect portion 701c and the upper effect portion 701b are rotatably connected to the holding portion 701a, the lower effect portion 701c is rotated in the fourth rotational direction with respect to the holding portion 701a, and the lower effect portion 701c is The lower end portion is pulled back to the rear side, and the upper effect portion 701b pulls the upper end portion of the grip portion 701a back while rotating in the fourth rotation direction with respect to the grip portion 701a. Then, when the rotation is completed, the lower base portion 701e, the lower effect portion 701c, and the grip portion 701a are linearly arranged in an inclined state in which they are inclined forward, and the upper base portion 701d in the same posture as these. The portion 701 b is held so as to overlap the rear side, and the operation portion main body 800 is accommodated in a generally linear compact state.

  When the deformation operation unit motor 700m is not operated, the operation unit main body 800 is held in the stored state or the appearance state. Next, a structure for holding the operation unit main body 800 in the stored state or the appearance state will be described.

  On the rear surface on the rear side of the left connection plate 824, a holding portion 840 for holding the operation portion main body 800 in the stored state or the appearance state is formed. The holding portion 840 is configured of a storage concave portion 841, an appearance concave portion 842, and a change curved portion 843. A changing curve portion 843 is continuously formed below the recessed portion 841 when stored. In addition, a recessed portion 842 is formed at the lower side of the curved portion 843 at the time of change. The recessed part 841 at the time of storage and the recessed part 842 at the appearance are formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section with respect to the direction orthogonal to the left connection plate 824. In addition, the changing curve portion 843 is formed in such a shape that the front side is loosely convex and the rear side is loose concave so as to smoothly connect the recessed portion 841 at storage and the recessed portion 842 at appearance.

  In addition, a holding guide portion 850 is fixed to the main body plate 830. In the holding guide portion 850, a pair of holding guide members 850g are provided in parallel in the vertical direction. Each of the pair of holding guide members 850g is formed in a round bar shape. Then, each of the pair of holding guide members 850g protrudes forward, and is held in a state of being gently inclined so that the tip thereof descends. The axial direction of the holding guide member 850g is substantially orthogonal to the curved portion 843 at the time of change, and is parallel to the direction in which the concave portion 841 at the time of storage and the concave portion 842 at the appearance are depressed.

  A holding jig 860 is provided slidably in the axial direction of the holding guide member 850g in the pair of holding guide members 850g. The left side of the holding jig 860 is formed flat. A holding convex portion 861 is formed on the left side of the holding jig 860 so as to protrude in the left direction. The holding convex portion 861 is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to be lightly fitted to the concave portion 841 at the time of storage and the concave portion 842 at the appearance. In addition, on the front side of the tip of the holding jig 860, a fixing piece (not shown) fixed to the right side support plate 821 is formed. The fixed piece and the holding jig 860 are connected by a holding biasing member 870. The holding biasing member 870 is composed of a generally linear compression spring. The holding biasing member 870 is held parallel to the holding guide member 850g, and always biases the holding guide member 850g toward the front of the fixed piece, that is, on the whole.

  The holding projection 861 is pressed against the left connection plate 824 by the holding biasing member 870 in a state of being fitted in the storage recess 841 when the deformation operation portion 701 is in the storage state. Therefore, in the stored state, the left connection plate 824 is caught by the holding convex portion 861 at the storage recess 841, and the upward movement of the left connection plate 824 is restricted. On the other hand, when the deformation operation portion 701 is in the appearance state, the holding convex portion 861 is pressed against the left connection plate 824 by the holding biasing member 870 in a state of being fitted in the depression portion 842 when appearing. Therefore, in the appearance state, the left connection plate 824 is in a state of being caught by the holding convex portion 861 at the appearance recess 842 and the downward movement of the left connection plate 824 is restricted.

  As described above, the left connection plate 824 moves upward generally when it is deformed from the storage state to the appearance state. Therefore, in the stored state, the lower base portion 701e is restricted from rotating in the third rotation direction to be in the appearance state by the firm fitting between the holding convex portion 861 and the storage concave portion 841. In other words, the stored state of the operation unit main body 800 is maintained. In addition, when changing from the appearance state to the storage state, the left connection plate 824 moves downward as a whole. Therefore, in the appearance state, the firm fit between the holding convex portion 861 and the appearance concave portion 842 restricts the upper base portion 701d from rotating in the fourth rotation direction to be in the storage state. In other words, the appearance state of the operation unit main body 800 is held.

  In this manner, by firmly fitting the holding convex portion 861 with the recessed portion 841 at the time of storage and the recessed portion 842 at the appearance, the gripping portion 701 a or the like is grasped in the stored state to try to forcefully appear the state. It is possible to prevent the gripping portion 701 a and the like from being grasped and forced to be stored.

  In addition, since the holding biasing member 870 always biases the holding jig 860 forward, when the storage state is deformed from the storage state, and when the appearance state is deformed, the holding convex The portion 861 moves along the changing curve portion 843 to be pressed to the changing curve portion 843.

  Next, the operation unit main body 800 in the appearance state will be described. As described above, the lower effect portion 701c can slide linearly with respect to the lower base portion 701e. Further, the upper effect portion 701b can slide linearly with respect to the upper base portion 701d. FIG. 52 is a partial perspective view of the internal structure of the connection portion between the upper rendering portion 701b and the upper base portion 701d in the appearance state. As shown in FIG. 52, a pair of upper operation guide members 880 are fixed in parallel in the left-right direction inside the upper base portion 701d. Each of the pair of upper operation guide members 880 is formed in a round bar shape. Further, each of the pair of upper operation guide members 880 is held parallel to the axial direction of the upper base portion 701d. A pair of upper operation biasing members 881 are disposed in a state of surrounding each upper operation guide member 880. The upper operation biasing member 881 is constituted by a substantially cylindrical compression spring. A pair of upper operation biasing members 881 is connected to the rear end of the upper effect portion 701b. Then, the upper effect portion 701b is always urged forward in the storage state and the appearance state. Although not shown, the lower operation guide member having the same configuration as the upper operation guide member 880 and the upper operation urging member 881 also in the lower base portion 701e, and the lower side. An operation biasing member (not shown) is provided. Then, the U-shaped grip portion 701a, the upper effect portion 701b, and the lower effect portion 701c (hereinafter referred to as "operation movable portion") are operated rearward from the appearance state in an integrated state as a whole by the connection. Then, it slides in the axial direction of the upper operation guide member 880 and the lower operation guide member, but is urged forward by the upper operation biasing member 881 and the lower operation biasing member. Therefore, when the operation movable portion is pushed rearward and becomes free, such as releasing the hand, the upper operation biasing member 881 and the lower operation biasing member naturally move forward.

  Subsequently, an example of a detection method for detecting a pressing operation of the deformation operation unit 701 will be described. As shown in FIG. 52, a deformation operation unit detection switch 703 is fixed to the inner surface near the corner portion of the key-shaped upper effect portion 701b. The deformation operation unit detection switch 703 is generally constituted by a substantially U-shaped photosensor. The distal end portion of the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 is a detection portion, and the deformation operation portion detection is performed such that the light path portion connecting the light emitting element and the light receiving element (not shown) constituting the detection portion is on the rear side. A switch 703 is provided.

  A detection body 709 is provided at the tip of the upper base portion 701d, facing the deformation operation portion detection switch 703 in the axial direction of the upper base portion 701d. The detection body 709 is located outside the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 in the storage state, and is formed to be inserted into the detection portion of the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 in the appearance state.

  Next, the operation of the deformation operation unit 701 will be described using FIG. The effect control microcomputer 91 causes the deformation operation unit 701 to operate with the deformation operation pattern shown in FIG. 53 based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the main control board 80. It is possible to control the motor 700m. The deformation operation patterns include deformation operation pattern 1 and deformation operation pattern 2 corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (A), in the deformation operation pattern 1, the “first control” for positively rotating the deformation operation unit motor 700m at a high speed is performed at timing T1 and the storage position is at a relatively high speed V1. The deformation operation unit 701 is operated to the appearance position. Then, the deformation operation unit 701 is held at the appearance position until the holding period Ta (for example, 5 seconds) ends. The holding period Ta corresponds to a "pressing operation effective period" described later. Then, regardless of whether or not the player has performed a pressing operation on the deformation operation unit 701, the second control to reversely rotate the deformation operation unit motor 700m at a low speed is performed at timing T2, and a relatively low speed operation is performed. The deformation operation unit 701 located at the appearance position at the speed V2 is operated to the storage position.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (B), in the deformation operation pattern 2, the “third control” is made to rotate the deformation operation unit motor 700m forward at normal speed at timing T1 to store the deformation operation unit 701 in the storage position. Move to an intermediate position between the position and the emerging position. This operation functions as a notice that the “press operation valid period” will occur. Then, after the deformation operation unit 701 is held at the intermediate position until the holding period Tb (for example, 2 seconds) ends, control of the deformation operation unit motor 700m is resumed at timing T3, and the deformation operation unit 701 at the middle position is resumed. Is moved to the appearance position. Then, the deformation operation unit 701 is held at the appearance position until the holding period Ta (for example, 5 seconds) ends (corresponding to the “press operation valid period”), and the deformation operation unit motor 700m is reversely rotated at low speed at timing T4. The "second control" is performed, and the deformation operation unit 701 located at the appearance position is moved to the storage position at the relatively low speed V2.

  In the deformation operation pattern 1 and the deformation operation pattern 2, when the deformation operation unit 701 is operated from the appearance position to the storage position, “second control” is performed on the deformation operation unit motor 700m to make the deformation operation unit 701 relatively By operating at the low speed V 2, the player holding the holding unit 701 a has enough time to release the hand, and the player's hand is held between the deforming operation unit 701 and the storage unit 702. Can be difficult to get caught.

  As shown in FIG. 53C, “second control” in deformation operation pattern 1 and deformation operation pattern 2 can be replaced with “fourth control”. The “fourth control” includes control for temporarily holding the deformation operation unit 701 at an intermediate position for a holding period Tc (for example, 3 seconds). Also in this case, the player holding the grip 701a is given time allowance to release the hand, and the player's hand is not easily pinched between the deformation operation unit 701 and the storage unit 702. Is possible.

  Further, control of the deformation operation unit motor 700m includes emergency stop control. In the emergency stop control, when the second control or the fourth control is performed on the deformation operation unit motor 700m, the player's hand is near the deformation operation unit 701 by the player detection sensors 704a and 704b. When detecting that the player is holding the grip 701a by the grip detection sensor 705, or that the deformation operation unit 701 is operated by the deformation operation detection switch 703 Is detected, the control to stop the deformation operation unit motor 700m urgently. It can be said that the detection of the player detection sensors 704a and 704b, the grip detection sensor 705, or the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 is the detection that the player may be operating the deformation operation unit 701. When the emergency stop control is performed, the movement of the deformation operation unit 701 to the storage position is interrupted (restricted), and the player's hand is surely prevented from being caught between the deformation operation unit 701 and the storage unit 702. be able to. The emergency stop control is ended when all of the player detection sensors 704a and 704b, the grip detection sensor 705, and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 are not detected, and the "second control" or the "fourth control" is resumed. Ru.

  Note that the detection of the player detection sensors 704 a and 704 b or the grip detection sensor 705 within a predetermined period in the “second control” or the “fourth control” (for example, a period after the deformation operation unit 701 has operated to the intermediate position) Then, the emergency stop control may not be performed (the operation to the storage position of the deformation operation unit 701 may not be interrupted (restricted)). It is desirable that the predetermined period be a period after the deformation operation unit 701 operates to a position where there is no possibility that the player's hand is pinched between the deformation operation unit 701 and the storage unit 702.

  Next, information on the deformation operation unit 701 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control microcomputer 91 can control the display of the image display devices 7 and 8 and the output of the speaker 11 so as to suggest or notify the player of information related to the deformation operation unit 701.

  As shown in FIG. 54, in the information on the deformation operation unit 701, “The deformation operation unit appears!” “The deformation operation unit is housed!” “Note the pinch!” “Please release your hand!” “ There are messages such as "Please stop the operation!" And "Unable to return the deformation operation part!", And these messages can be displayed as characters on the image display devices 7 and 8 and can be output as sound from the speaker 11 It is possible.

  In the deformation operation pattern 1 and the deformation operation pattern 2, the message “The deformation operation unit appears!” At a timing T0 before the timing T1 at which the deformation operation unit 701 starts the operation from the storage position to the appearance position It will be. This message is issued regardless of the detection results of the player detection sensors 704a and 704b, the grip detection sensor 705, and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703. In addition, at timings T2 and T4 at which the deformation operation unit 701 starts the movement from the appearance position to the storage position, when all of the player detection sensors 704a and 704b, the grip detection sensor 705, and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 are OFF. As long as the message "deformation operation unit is accommodated!" Is performed. As described above, when the deformation operation unit 701 operates, it is possible to notify the player of the operation status of the deformation operation unit 701.

  In addition, at timings T2 and T4, the message can be changed based on the detection results of the player detection sensors 704a and 704b, the grip detection sensor 705, and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703. When the player detection sensors 704a and 704b are ON and the grip detection sensor 705 and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 are OFF, a message of "note pinching!" Is given, and the grip detection sensor 705 is ON and deformation When the operation unit detection switch 703 is OFF (the detection results of the player detection sensors 704a and 704b are not important), the message “Please release your hand!” Is given, and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 is ON (Any detection result of the player detection sensors 704a and 704b and the grip detection sensor 705 does not matter), a message of “Please stop the operation!” Or “the deformation operation unit can not be returned!” Is performed. These messages end when all of the player detection sensors 704a and 704b, the grip detection sensor 705, and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 are turned off, or when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Such a message can indicate or inform the player that the emergency stop control described above is being performed. In addition, when all of the player detection sensors 704a and 704b, the grip detection sensor 705, and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703 are not turned off even after the predetermined time has elapsed, an error notification is issued to notify an abnormality of the deformation operation unit 701. It is also possible to do so.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 55 to 57, the effect of the operation unit using the deformation operation unit 701 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 91 can execute the SP reach C based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received from the main control board 80. The operation unit effect using the deformation operation unit 701 is performed during the execution of the SP reach C, and is not performed during the execution of another SP reach C. The SP reach C is an effect of the content in which the main character battles with the strong enemy character C.

  When SP reach C is started, a background image for SP reach C (background image for SP reach C) G114 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), the enemy character C appears largely over the display portions 7a and 8a, and as shown in FIG. 55 (B), a scene in which the main character and the strong enemy character C are facing is displayed. Be done. Next, as shown in FIG. 55 (C), an image (SP reach start title image) G2 that is large at the center of the display portions 7a and 8a and indicates that the SP reach C has been started is displayed. The SP reach start title image G2 is composed of a title image G21 representing the title of the SP reach C ““ S Destroy the strong enemy C in FIG. 55 (C) ”and an effect image G22 that brings out the title image G21.

  Then, the battle in SP reach C proceeds further, and as shown in FIG. 56 (A), the profile image of the main character transformed into the special state is displayed in the background image G114 for SP reach C, as shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 56, when a close-up of the strong enemy character C is displayed, as shown in FIG. 56 (C), the two swords try to be different and the battle between the main character and the strong enemy character C is settled. A scene to try to meet This scene constitutes a turning point (a winning / losing turning point) whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, when the outcome point is reached, an operation effect using the transformation operation unit 701 is performed. In this operation section effect, the deformation operation section 701 is operated to the appearance position by the above-mentioned deformation operation pattern 1 or 2 and a period (press operation valid period) in which the pressing operation of the deformation operation section 701 is valid occurs. In response to the generation of the pressing operation effective period, an operation promoting effect (a deforming operation unit operation promoting effect) for urging the pressing operation of the deformation operation unit 701 is performed. The deformation operation unit operation promotion effect includes display of the deformation operation unit operation promotion image G4. As shown in FIGS. 57A to 57B, the deformation operation unit operation promotion image G4 is an image (a deformation operation unit image) G41 representing the deformation operation unit 701 and an operation mode of the deformation operation unit 701 (ie, , An image representing a pressing operation) (pressing operation image) G42, and an image representing a remaining time of an operation valid period (a pressing operation valid period) relating to a pressing operation of the deformation operation unit 701 (push operation valid period remaining time image) G43 ,including. The pressing operation effective period remaining time image G43 is composed of a substantially linear progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the pressing operation effective period.

  Here, after the win / loss turning point, if the drawing result of the special drawing lottery is "big hit", the deformation operation unit 701 is pushed in the pressing operation effective period, or the deformation operation unit 701 in the pressing operation effective period. After the remaining time of the pressing operation effective period disappears without being operated, the operation result presentation is performed before the jackpot notification presentation is performed. In this operation result production, as shown in FIG. 57C, the front movable device 14 is operated, and the front upper left movable body 14UL1, the front upper upper right movable body 14UR1, and the front lower lower movable body 14D1 are united. The rear movable unit 15 is activated to unite and integrate the rear upper movable body 15U1 and the rear lower movable body 15D1. Then, the deformation operation unit 701 moves to the storage position according to the deformation operation pattern 1 or the deformation operation pattern 2 described above, and the operation unit effect ends. In the deformation operation pattern 1 and the deformation operation pattern 2, the jackpot expectation degree is different, and here, the deformation operation pattern 2 is set to have a jackpot expectation degree higher than that of the deformation operation pattern 1.

  On the other hand, if the drawing result of the special drawing lottery is "loss", even if the deformation operation unit 701 is pushed in the pushing operation effective period, or the deformation operation unit 701 is not pushed in the pushing operation effective period. Even when the remaining time runs out, the operation result effect is not performed, and the loss notification effect is performed.

<Example of Modification of First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to a modification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to operate the deformation operation unit 701 by controlling the deformation operation unit motor 700m, but the shape of the deformation operation unit 701 is changed manually. You may In this case, a display or a voice (for example, “Deform the deformation operation unit!”) Is displayed on the image display devices 7 and 8 to urge the player to deform the deformation operation unit 701 before executing the operation unit effect. , It is desirable to output from the speaker 11.

  In the first embodiment, the design plates 706 and 707 depict characters and patterns of designs related to each other, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, they may be characters that are related to each other or characters or patterns of designs that are not related to each other.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the characters “PUSH”, which is information related to the pressing operation, are depicted on the operation plate 708, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, other characters, characters or patterns may be used. Further, instead of or in addition to the operation plate 708, an electrical display device (for example, a lamp or liquid crystal) may be provided. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 can control the electrical display device. As information on the pressing operation displayed on the electrical display device, it is possible to display information prompting the player to perform the operation (for example, the lighting of the lamp and the characters “press!”). In addition, information (for example, the possibility of a jackpot) that the front movable device 14 and the rear panel movable device 15 may operate in the operation part effect based on the special drawing fluctuation pattern indicated by the special drawing fluctuation start command (for example, The lamp may blink or the word "superheat!" May be displayed.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the deformation operation unit motor 700m based on the special view change start command, but based on another command received from the main control board 80. Thus, the deformation operation unit motor 700m may be controlled. For example, the deformation operation unit motor 700m may be controlled based on the jackpot opening command to operate the deformation operation unit 701 during the jackpot game.

  Further, in the first embodiment, although the deformation operation pattern of the deformation operation unit 701 has two types, the deformation operation pattern 1 and the deformation operation pattern 2, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a deformation operation pattern in which the pressing operation effective period does not occur may be additionally provided. In this case, the emergency stop control may not be performed. Further, information (message) related to the transformation operation unit 701 may not be suggested or notified to the player.

  In the first embodiment, the deformation operation unit motor 700m is stopped as the emergency stop control of the deformation operation unit motor 700m. However, the deformation operation unit motor 700m is rotated at a lower speed to perform deformation operation. The unit 701 may be operated at a speed lower than the speed V2.

  Further, in the first embodiment, based on the detection results of the player detection sensors 704a and 704b, the grip detection sensor 705, and the deformation operation unit detection switch 703, the player is suggested or informed of information (message) related to the deformation operation unit 701. However, regardless of these detection results, information (message) related to the deformation operation unit 701 may be suggested or notified to the player.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the operation section effect using the deformation operation unit 701 is performed only during the execution of the SP reach C, but may be performed during the execution of another SP reach. In this case, it is desirable to make the operation unit effect using the transformation operation unit 701 easier to perform when the SP reach C is being executed than during the execution of another SP reach.

Other Modifications
Hereinafter, another modification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the embodiment will be described with respect to the gaming machine of the present invention.

  In the embodiment, by winning the big hit in the big hit determination, the big hit game with the opening and closing of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 32) is executed, but the big winning opening (first A so-called "small hit game" may be provided as a game involving the opening and closing of the large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 32). The small hit game is executed by winning a "small hit" different from the big hit and the loss in the big hit determination. The maximum opening time of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 32) in the small hitting game is preferably 1.8 seconds or less. Also, with the end of the small hitting game, the gaming state does not change. That is, during and after execution of the small hitting game, the gaming state before the execution continues, and the execution of the small hitting game does not affect the gaming state. That is, when the player wins a small hit, only a small hit game involving opening and closing of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 32) is executed.

  Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special view variable display, but the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are not configured by three symbols as in the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, Two or three symbols other than three may be used. For example, two symbols divided by the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. In addition, one symbol may be provided common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, display may be performed by the display unit 7 a of the image display device 7, and the sub control board 90 may perform the control. In addition, in the area other than the game area 3 of the game board 2, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided. In this case, control of the LED device may be performed on the main control board 80 or the sub control board 90.

  Further, in the embodiment, the special view 2 suspension is preferentially digested, but the special view 1 suspension may be preferentially digested. Further, the special figure 1 reserve and the special figure 2 reserve may be digested in the order of occurrence.

  In the embodiment, the main control board 80 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 90 performs basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game) As described above, although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different substrates, they may be configured to be performed on one substrate. In this case, the image control substrate 100 may be included in one of the substrates or may be provided separately from the one substrate.

  Also, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball and ball gaming machines such as arrange ball machines and ball and ball games.

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following inventions A to F are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Form for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the description of the inventions A to F, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments for carrying out the invention described above, and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to the above-mentioned appendices. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4, invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B5, an invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C4, and the invention D is The invention E is a general term for the following inventions D1 to D5, the invention E is a general term for the following inventions E1 to E4, and the invention F is a general term for the following inventions F1 to F4.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
It has an operation unit (deformation operation unit 701) which can be operated by the player,
The operation unit is configured to be changeable into a first shape inoperable by the player and a second shape operable by the player.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
It is a game according to the invention A1,
The operation unit is
Operable from a first state to a second state,
In the first state, the first shape is formed,
The first shape changes to the second shape in response to operation from the first state to the second state,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1 or the invention A2,
The operation unit is provided with a holding unit (701a) which can be held by the player,
The grip portion is difficult or difficult for the player to grip when the operation portion has the first shape, and is easy for the player to grip when the operation portion has the second shape.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Inventions A1 to A3;
It further comprises an effect execution unit (an effect control microcomputer 91) capable of executing an operation effect using the operation unit,
The operation unit is capable of changing from the first shape to the second shape when the operation effect is executed.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention B1 is
An operation unit operable by the player and operable (deformation operation unit 701);
Detection means (player detection sensors 704a and 704b, and grip detection sensor 705) provided in the vicinity of the operation unit or the operation unit and detecting presence of a player;
Control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) for controlling the game machine,
The control means can perform predetermined control based on the detection result of the detection means.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention B1,
The control means
There are cases where control is performed to operate the operation unit in a predetermined operation mode,
When the presence of a player is detected by the detection means, the operation of the operation unit may be restricted in the predetermined operation mode.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention B3 is
It is a game machine concerning invention B2,
The operation unit is operable from an appearance state to a storage state,
The predetermined operation mode is an operation mode for changing the operation unit from the appearance state to the storage state.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention B4 is
It is a game machine concerning invention B2 or invention B3,
When the control unit limits operation of the operation unit in the predetermined operation mode, the control unit performs control to suggest or notify the restriction using a predetermined device (image display devices 7 and 8 and the speaker 11). It is possible to do,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention B5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B4,
The control means can perform control to suggest or notify information on the operation unit using a predetermined device (image display devices 7, 8 and speaker 11) based on the detection result of the detection means. is there,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention C1 is
An operation unit (deformation operation unit 701) operable by the player and operable in the appearance state and the storage state;
And control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) for controlling the operation unit.
The control means has a first control for operating the operation unit to the appearance state and a second control for operating the operation unit to the storage state.
The second control includes special control not included in the first control.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention C2 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention C1,
The special control is a delay control for delaying the time until the operation unit enters the storage state.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention C3 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention C2,
The control means rotates a motor to operate the operation unit.
The delay control is control to reduce the rotation speed of the motor.
It is characterized by

The invention relating to the invention C4 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention C2,
The control means rotates a motor to operate the operation unit.
The delay control is control for temporarily stopping the rotation of the motor.
It is characterized by

The invention relating to the invention D1 is
An operation unit (deformation operation unit 701) operable by the player and operable in the appearance state and the storage state;
Operation means (sub control board 90) for operating the operation unit;
A display control unit (image control board 100) for performing display control of a predetermined display unit (image display devices 7, 8);
The operating means may operate from the appearance state to the storage state,
The display control means is capable of causing the display means to perform predetermined display when the operation unit is operated from the appearance state to the storage state.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention D1,
The predetermined display is a display indicating that the operation unit is in the storage state.
It is characterized by

A gaming machine according to the invention D3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention D1 or the invention D2, wherein
It further comprises detection means (a deformation operation unit detection switch 703, player detection sensors 704a, 704b, a grip detection sensor 705) for detecting that the player may be operating the operation unit,
The display control means can cause the display means to perform the predetermined display based on the detection result of the detection means when the operation unit is operated from the appearance state to the storage state. ,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention D4 is
It is a game machine concerning invention D3,
The detection means detects that the operation unit is operated.
It is characterized by

A gaming machine according to the invention D5,
It is a game machine concerning invention D3,
The detection means is provided in the vicinity of the operation unit or the operation unit, and detects the presence of a player.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention E1 is
The game player comprises an operation unit (deformation operation unit 701) operable by the player and operable from the storage state to the appearance state;
The operation unit is provided with an effect unit (upper effect unit 701b) which can not be viewed in the storage state and can be viewed in the appearance state.
It is characterized by

A gaming machine according to the invention E2 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention E1,
Operation means (sub control board 90) for operating the operation unit;
And an effect execution unit (image control board 100) capable of executing an operation effect using the operation unit.
The operation means may operate the operation unit from the storage state to the appearance state when the operation effect is executed.
The effect portion is provided with a display portion (an operation plate 708, a lamp, liquid crystal) for displaying information related to the operation effect.
A game machine characterized by

A gaming machine according to the invention E3 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention E2,
The display unit is a depiction on which information regarding the operation of the operation unit is depicted.
It is characterized by

A gaming machine according to the invention E4 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention E2,
The display unit is a display device capable of electrically displaying information related to the operation of the operation unit.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention F1 is
It has an operation unit (deformation operation unit 701) which can be operated by the player,
The operation unit is configured to be changeable in shape,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention F2 is
It is a gaming machine according to the invention F1,
The operation unit is
Configured to be changeable between a first position and a second position,
The shapes are different when changed to the first position and when changed to the second position,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention F3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention F2,
The operation unit is operable by the player when changed to the first position, but is not operable by the player when changed to the second position.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to the invention F4 is
It is a game machine concerning invention F2 or invention F3,
The operation unit is provided with a holding unit (701a) which can be held by the player,
The gripping portion is easy for the player to grip when the operating portion is changed to the first position, but difficult for the player to grip when the operating portion is changed to the second position, or I can not grip,
It is characterized by

  According to the inventions A to F, the amusement machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-86956 as the prior art document improves the interest of the game through the effect using the operation means for the problems described below An effect of being able to provide a gaming machine that contributes to In the conventional gaming machine, the determination is performed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the special game is performed based on the determination result. For example, the game ball makes a determination by winning (entering) the starting opening, and performs a round game with the opening of the special winning opening as a special game. It is possible to obtain a large number of winning balls by winning a game ball in the big winning opening. The result of the determination is displayed on the symbol display means after the variable display of the symbol is performed and then the stop display is shown, and the player is shown by the stop mode of the symbol. In addition, in the gaming machine, effects may be performed using operation means such as a effect button. For example, an operation effective period for the operation means may be provided to prompt the player to input an operation, and a predetermined effect (for example, display of a cut-in image) may be performed according to the input of the operation. In addition, there are gaming machines which perform effects such as moving (for example, projecting) operation means. Therefore, there is room for improvement regarding the effect using the operation means, and by installing the effect using the improved operation means, it is possible to improve the interest of the game, so the effect using the operation means To provide a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the interest of the game.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... game board 7, 8 ... image display device 11 ... speaker 81 ... game control microcomputer 91 ... effect control microcomputer 700 ... deformation operation unit 700 m ... deformation operation unit motor 701 ... deformation operation unit 703 ... deformation Operation unit detection switch 704a, 704b ... player detection sensor 705 ... grip detection sensor

Claims (5)

An operation unit operable by the player and operable;
Detection means provided in the vicinity of the operation unit or the operation unit for detecting the presence of a player;
Control means for controlling the gaming machine;
The control means can perform predetermined control based on the detection result of the detection means.
A game machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The control means
There are cases where control is performed to operate the operation unit in a predetermined operation mode,
When the presence of a player is detected by the detection means, the operation of the operation unit may be restricted in the predetermined operation mode.
A game machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein
The operation unit is operable from an appearance state to a storage state,
The predetermined operation mode is an operation mode for changing the operation unit from the appearance state to the storage state.
A game machine characterized by A gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein
The control means can perform control of suggesting or notifying the restriction using a predetermined device when restricting operation of the operation unit in the predetermined operation mode.
A game machine characterized by It is a game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The control means can perform control to suggest or notify information on the operation unit using a predetermined device based on the detection result of the detection means.
A game machine characterized by